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Dementia sufferer, 93, died after eating laundry pods that looked like sweets

By Pol Allingham, Reporter19th August 2024News England

A 93-year-old dementia sufferer died after eating laundry capsules that looked like sweets, according to a report. Elizabeth Van Der-Drift (pictured) died by a combination of aspiration pneumonia, ingesting the

Lacking purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, long-term study suggests

By Ella Pickover, Reporter14th August 2024Uncategorized

Older people who feel that their life lacks purpose may be more prone to memory loss and thinking problems as they age, a study suggests. The new study adds to

Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’, FAI told

By Sarah Ward, Reporter12th August 2024News Scotland

An elderly driver who killed a three-year boy after crashing into a shop may have been suffering from undiagnosed dementia, an inquiry has heard. Xander Irvine died after he was

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

By Storm Newton, Reporter6th August 2024News England

New drugs being developed to tackle Alzheimer’s disease “will not address dementia risk at scale”, researchers have warned. Academics said there is “a lot of hyperbole” around medications such as

Building Society announce charity partnership to offer specialist dementia clinics

By Vicky Shaw, Reporter5th August 2024News England

Nationwide Building Society is to use its branch network to offer specialist dementia clinics in high streets. People will be able to book free clinic appointments in branches on set

Nephew who stole £600k from elderly aunt in power of attorney fraud jailed

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter1st August 2024News England

A nephew who stole more than £600,000 from his elderly aunt in a power of attorney fraud has been jailed for five years and six months. David Eggleton, 71, from

More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented – experts say

By Nina Massey, Reporter31st July 2024News England

There is more hope than “ever before” that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, experts have said. Researchers have identified two new risks: high cholesterol and

Edinburgh woman jailed after stealing £120,000 from mother with dementia

By Nick Forbes, Reporter25th July 2024News Scotland

A woman who embezzled more than £100,000 from her dementia-stricken mother and used the money to fund an “extravagant lifestyle” has been jailed. Hayley Matthews, 44, from Edinburgh, stole £120,000

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

By Jane Kirby, Reporter25th July 2024News England

The shingles vaccine given to people on the NHS could delay the onset of dementia, according to a new study. The finding – which experts say is “convincing” – shows

Nearly 1,500 fewer care homes in England than in 2018, say Lib Dems

By Nina Lloyd, Reporter23rd July 2024News England

England has nearly 1,500 fewer care homes than in 2018, the Liberal Democrats claimed as they tabled a King’s Speech amendment calling for free personal care across the country. Some

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Dementia sufferer, 93, died after eating laundry pods that looked like sweets

Lacking purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, long-term study suggests

Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’, FAI told

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

Building Society announce charity partnership to offer specialist dementia clinics

Nephew who stole £600k from elderly aunt in power of attorney fraud jailed

More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented – experts say

Edinburgh woman jailed after stealing £120,000 from mother with dementia

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

‘Government not gangs’ should decide who enters UK as 19,000 migrants removed

Nottingham triple killer care report a ‘horror show’, victim’s mother says

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Tag: Older People

Dementia sufferer, 93, died after eating laundry pods that looked like sweets

Lacking purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, long-term study suggests

Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’, FAI told

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

Building Society announce charity partnership to offer specialist dementia clinics

Nephew who stole £600k from elderly aunt in power of attorney fraud jailed

More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented – experts say

Edinburgh woman jailed after stealing £120,000 from mother with dementia

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

Nearly 1,500 fewer care homes in England than in 2018, say Lib Dems