People with above-average blood sugar levels may be more likely to develop a form of dementia, new research suggests. Between five and seven million people in the UK are believed
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Dame Barbara Windsor’s former EastEnders co-stars have paid tribute to the “larger than life” actress following her death aged 83. The much-loved star, who suffered from dementia, died on Thursday
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Dame Judi Dench, Stephen Fry, Brian Cox and Dame Harriet Walter have called on the Government to fulfil its election promise to double investment in dementia research. During the last
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A charity has called it “heartbreaking” that care home residents over 65 will not be allowed to join loved ones at Christmas, despite an easing of restrictions over the festive
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Strong sleeping pills known as “Z-drugs” are linked to an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia, according to a study. Sleep disturbance is common among
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A retired TV producer has blamed “monstrous” Covid-19 restrictions for isolating his wife who suffers from Alzheimer’s and causing her condition to deteriorate. Michael Blakstad, from Bishopstoke, Hampshire, said that
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A charity fighting for the rights of dementia patients to have family support during the pandemic is taking urgent legal action against the Government over its guidance on care home
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Thousands more people are dying at home from dementia, cancer and heart conditions as they struggle with isolation, fear of coronavirus and “disrupted” health services, new figures show. Deaths from
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Family and friends have spent 92 million extra hours caring for loved ones with dementia since the coronavirus lockdown and are struggling with depression, insomnia and exhaustion, a charity has
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Almost half of Scots have not taken any steps to keep their brain healthy, a survey has found. An Ipsos Mori poll of 1,000 people aged 20-49 found that 43%
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