Dementia sufferers are ‘likely’ to experience poor care
Some of the most vulnerable elderly people in Britain are still routinely denied compassion and basic care, despite continued scrutiny on the standards of care – according to the Care Quality...
View ArticleDementia patients not getting enough support
A report carried out by the Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie Cancer Care highlighted dementia sufferers don’t always acquire the high quality care they need. In the UK, more than 800,000 people are...
View ArticleFive ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Dementia is becoming an increasingly common concern, but now experts have released a list of five lifestyle changes you can make that may help lower your risk of contracting the disease. As well as...
View ArticleA new study suggests sleep can help combat Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found strong links between a lack of deep sleep and an increase in toxic proteins in the brain that are believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease. The scientists suggest sleeping can...
View Article‘Patchy service’ causing concern for dementia patients
The Royal College of GPs have said until the situation within the NHS and social services in the UK improves, doctors will have to consider whether or not there is any advantage in early diagnosis....
View ArticleLoved ones with dementia benefit from visits
A survey has revealed that 42% of the public believe there is no point in continuing to visit someone with dementia after they stop recognising people. Leading charity, Alzheimer’s Society say family...
View ArticleLiving with dementia: new book to help transform lives
“Words for a Journey: The Art of being with Dementia” is already being used by doctors in Japan. The guide outlines how dementia sufferers relate to the world and how others can relate to them. Experts...
View ArticleChronic stress linked to depression and dementia
A review of published research has discovered that long-term stress and anxiety can damage areas of the brain that deal with emotional responses and memory. The research suggests that this damage can...
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Alzheimer’s; diagnosis and beyond
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia; a term used to describe a set of symptoms, such as memory loss, difficulties thinking and language, and in some cases, changes in behaviour and...
View ArticleAlcohol misuse ‘increases early-onset dementia risk’, study reveals
Lancet Public Health journal has concluded that of 57,000 cases of early-onset dementia, 38 per cent were ‘directly related to alcohol’ and that 18 per cent had previous alcohol use disorders. It added...
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