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Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers

By Iain MacDonald29th October 2015Education & Training

Creative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University. The ‘Ageing Playfully’ research project also found

Queen’s researchers trialling new drug seek vascular dementia participants

By Iain MacDonald29th October 2015News Northern Ireland

People across the UK with vascular dementia are being asked to take part in a Queen’s University Belfast clinical trial into a possible new treatment of the disease. Researchers from the

Resources: New Framework to support high quality dementia care

By Iain MacDonald29th October 2015Reports & Resources

A comprehensive new resource to support health and social care staff and educators who work with people living with dementia and their carers has been launched today. The Dementia Core

Alzheimer’s drug ‘can help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes’

By The Press Association27th October 2015News England

A common Alzheimer’s drug that is often withdrawn in later stages of the disease can halve the risk of severely ill patients being moved into nursing homes, research has shown

New guidance recommends middle-aged should curb drinking to avoid dementia

By The Press Association21st October 2015News England

Middle-aged people should be warned there is “no safe level of alcohol consumption” and advised to curb drinking to reduce their risk of developing dementia, according to new official guidance.

Swansea dementia study examines medication management in care homes

By Iain MacDonald15th October 2015News Wales

A new study by Swansea University academics of people with dementia who live in care homes and have been prescribed medicines for their mental health, has found that structured scrutiny

Dementia centre seeks survey contributors prior to major conference

By Iain MacDonald15th October 2015News Scotland

The University of Stirling’s leading centre for improving dementia services is calling on the public to share their views ahead of its major international conference. Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre

Discovery of drug target could lead to radical new treatments for Alzheimer’s

By The Press Association14th October 2015News England

A potential drug target has been discovered that could help scientists develop radical new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Blocking activity of the protein, known as GPR3, results in toxic deposits

Manchester City Council launch £12m dementia care village development

By Iain MacDonald14th October 2015News England

Manchester City Council has officially launched the development of a new £12m Belong care village in Didsbury, Manchester. The project sees specialist care operator, Belong, collaborate with the Morris Feinmann

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Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers

Queen’s researchers trialling new drug seek vascular dementia participants

Resources: New Framework to support high quality dementia care

Alzheimer’s drug ‘can help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes’

New guidance recommends middle-aged should curb drinking to avoid dementia

Swansea dementia study examines medication management in care homes

Dementia centre seeks survey contributors prior to major conference

Discovery of drug target could lead to radical new treatments for Alzheimer’s

Manchester City Council launch £12m dementia care village development

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Tag: Dementia

Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers

Queen’s researchers trialling new drug seek vascular dementia participants

Resources: New Framework to support high quality dementia care

Alzheimer’s drug ‘can help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes’

New guidance recommends middle-aged should curb drinking to avoid dementia

Swansea dementia study examines medication management in care homes

Dementia centre seeks survey contributors prior to major conference

Discovery of drug target could lead to radical new treatments for Alzheimer’s

Guidance: Learning resource for social work with adults who have dementia

Manchester City Council launch £12m dementia care village development