Engage: Is the telly good for older people with dementia?
“Is TV an escape from the world or a window into the world?” Watching TV is often portrayed as a passive and unhealthy pastime. In relation to elder care, the
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Commissioner issues call to action to support dementia sufferers in Wales
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is calling for action to be taken by public services across Wales to ensure that people living with dementia and those who care for
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Over-the-counter drink ‘could help people with very early stage Alzheimer’s’
An over-the-counter drink taken daily may help improve memory in people with very early stage Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. The drink contains a special combination of nutrients which may have
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Only quarter aware healthy lifestyle can help reduce risk of dementia
Three-quarters of people are unaware that they can help reduce their risk of dementia, figures suggest. The survey, commissioned by the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK, found that only 25% of
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Engage: Dementia – a growing problem with growing solutions
Friday 4 March sees the fifth Plymouth Dementia Conference at the Guildhall in the city. Each year has seen the event grow, not just in size but also in influence.
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Bradford announce launch details of new dementia training centre
The University of Bradford is welcoming health and social care professionals to help celebrate the launch of its Doctoral Training Centre (DTC). The Bradford DTC is one of eight new
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New campaign launched as dementia tops the list of health worries in Wales
New Welsh Government figures show 76% of people in Wales are worried about developing dementia later in life. The findings of a survey about dementia were published yesterday as the
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Ten areas in England to become anti-obesity, dementia-friendly ‘healthy towns’
Ten areas across England have been picked to become “healthy towns” in a bid to tackle the nation’s obesity crisis. NHS England has outlined plans to help create the new
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North West project aims to break new ground in taking forward dementia care
The growing number of people living with dementia are to benefit from a new initiative poised for launch in care homes across Bradford, Airedale, Craven, Wharfedale and East Lancashire. The
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University project to assess impact of dementia on rural communities
A project from Plymouth University will be for the first time assess the impact of dementia on farming businesses and rural communities Dementia is a growing health problem, with an
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