Dementia diagnoses in England at record high according to new figures
The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high, according to new figures from the NHS. The latest data shows a record 487,432 people
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UK hospices in crisis and forced to cut essential services, leaders warn
UK hospices are in crisis and their financial stability is at a critical point, leaders have warned. Hospice UK, which represents more than 200 hospices across the UK, said the
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US approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease in mild or early cases
US officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli
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Referendum attempt on Assisted Dying Bill voted down in Isle of Man
A move requiring a referendum to be held before an assisted dying law could come into effect in the Isle of Man has narrowly failed. The island’s chief minister Alfred
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Blood test could predict Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms – study
A simple blood test could predict Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear, marking a “major step forward” in diagnosis of the condition. Researchers believe early prediction and diagnosis would
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Over 50s concerned about struggles in accessing healthcare, charity says
Millions of people over the age of 50 in the UK have concerns about struggling to access healthcare, according to new analysis by Age UK. It comes as one elderly
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‘Health MOTs’ to be given to frail patients at A&E entrances – NHS England
Older and frail patients will be given “health MOTs” at the entrance of emergency departments to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The approach could be a “lifeline” for many patients, according
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Alzheimer’s Society ads cleared following 235 complaints they caused ‘unjustifiable distress’
Adverts for the Alzheimer’s Society which detailed a woman’s death “again and again and again” have been cleared following 235 complaints that they were irresponsible and caused “unjustifiable distress”. The
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Liberal Democrats pledge free personal care for adults in need in England
Day-to-day care for adults in need, including the elderly and disabled, would be free under a Liberal Democrat government, the party has pledged. Leader Sir Ed Davey described the issue
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AI device aims to help keep elderly safe by monitoring household appliances
Artificial intelligence (AI) linked to household devices such as kettles and electric showers is being used to alert family or neighbours if an elderly or vulnerable person does not follow
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