Frailty could make people more susceptible to dementia, says study
Being frail could tip older people towards dementia, according to a new study. Scientists have found that those over the age of 59 who were weak were more likely to
Read MoreBeing frail could tip older people towards dementia, according to a new study. Scientists have found that those over the age of 59 who were weak were more likely to
Read MoreOlder people who move around more – even if they are just doing housework – may protect themselves against the effects of dementia, research has shown. Scientists studied the donated
Read MoreA robot built by scientists in the US could help elderly people and those with dementia live independently at home, its creators claim. Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) say
Read MoreA “vulnerable” former carer has been cleared of a sex attack on an elderly dementia patient after more than 10 years spent protesting his innocence. Gareth William Jones was jailed
Read MoreFindings of a nationwide study conducted by social care start-up Cera Care have revealed that just one in ten Brits are able to spot the early symptoms of dementia. This
Read MoreAn 84-year-old man who killed his dementia-suffering wife with an iron pole in an “act of mercy” has walked free from court. Lawrence Franks was unable to cope with the
Read MoreUrgent checks are being made on up to 3,000 foreign doctors after it was revealed a fake psychiatrist was allowed to practice for 22 years with no qualification. Zholia Alemi
Read MorePolice have released CCTV photographs of a woman they want to speak to after £10,000 was stolen from a 91-year-old patient with dementia as she lay in her hospital bed.
Read MoreA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could become part of future dementia screening, researchers have suggested. If confirmed in larger studies, the scan – which
Read MoreMost people living with dementia also have at least one other health condition, and health services need to adapt to optimise their health and quality of life, a new study
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