Frailty could make people more susceptible to dementia, says study
Being frail could tip older people towards dementia, according to a new study. Scientists have found that those over the age of 59 who were weak were more likely to
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Elderly should keep mobile to stave off the effects of dementia
Older people who move around more – even if they are just doing housework – may protect themselves against the effects of dementia, research has shown. Scientists studied the donated
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First Minister pledges to look into case of 90-year-old told home care not possible
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to look into reports that a lack of care staff on a Scottish island has left a frail 90-year-old woman unable to get the help she
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Police warn fraudsters ‘cruelly targeting’ most vulnerable with scams
Vulnerable people with mental health issues, physical disabilities and those who are older and living alone are being “cruelly targeted” by certain scams such as dating fraud and criminals turning
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University scientists claim robot could help dementia patients live independently
A robot built by scientists in the US could help elderly people and those with dementia live independently at home, its creators claim. Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) say
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No benefit for over-70s taking higher doses of vitamin D, study finds
Over-70s gain no benefit from taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, a long term study has found. Older people have
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Nearly £5.4M spent by councils on ‘paupers’ funerals’ in 2017-18, research finds
Nearly £5.4 million was spent on “paupers’ funerals” by local authorities in the financial year 2017-18, a mutual insurer has found. The total cost of public health funerals across the
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Scots charities unite to help veterans with sight and hearing loss
Armed forces veterans must act quickly if they are having problems with their hearing or sight, three Scottish charities have urged. With veterans at greater risk of developing sensory impairment,
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Ex-care worker cleared of sex attack on dementia patient 10 years after conviction
A “vulnerable” former carer has been cleared of a sex attack on an elderly dementia patient after more than 10 years spent protesting his innocence. Gareth William Jones was jailed
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Scottish Tories call for national strategy to combat loneliness before end of year
The Scottish Conservatives have called on ministers to deliver on a pledge to publish a national strategy to combat loneliness by the end of the year. The government vowed to
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