The winners of Scotland’s Dementia Awards 2017 have been announced at a ceremony held on World Alzheimer’s Day, last week, at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel. The Awards, a partnership between
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New research on the role of a notorious Alzheimer’s gene variant could pave the way to treatments that slow down or halt the disease. Scientists found that the mutant gene,
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A new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for elderly people and those with dementia, by asking them to give feedback on their surroundings. The University of Stirling’s
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Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have risen by a third in the last year, with campaigners warning the “alarming” increase is placing a “heavy strain” on the NHS and care services.
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An innovative study to improve the diagnosis and post-diagnostic support for younger people with dementia and their families is seeking participants to further research in this area. The Angela Project,
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Frank’s Law campaigner Amanda Kopel has backed a Conservative call to fast-track the new legislation to expand free personal care. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced free personal care will be
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A virtual reality game developed by scientists is designed to help dementia research by analysing player navigation skills. Sea Hero Quest VR is a nautical navigation game that collects data
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A small percentage of the wages of Premier League footballers should go towards funding dementia care for ex-players, the daughter of a former England star has said. Just 1% of
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There has been a “worrying” increase in the reliance on emergency care for dementia patients nearing the end of their lives, experts have warned. Researchers have called for better support
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People aged 40 and over should be advised on how they can take steps to reduce their risk of dementia, experts have said. The benefits of stopping smoking, being physically
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