The Conversation UK | Dementia myths busted in Harlow Alzheimer's Society campaign Harlow Star A charity helped educate residents about a feared and misunderstood disease during Dementia Awareness Week. Throughout the five days Harlow Alzheimer's Society held stands around the town to explain that there is more to dementia than just memory ... Alzheimer's sufferer Lorraine Brown from Rainham shares her story to raise awareness Is there really a benefit from getting an early dementia diagnosis? Rothesay event planned for Dementia Awareness Week |
Month: May 2016
Alzheimer’s Society comments on CQC new five year strategy – Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC new five year strategy Alzheimer's Society 'We welcome the new CQC strategy as it changes the approach – by inspecting wider population groups and geographical areas CQC should be better able to highlight how far health and care services work together for people with dementia and their carers. |
A spherical brain mapping of MR images for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease – EurekAlert (press release)
A spherical brain mapping of MR images for the detection of Alzheimer's disease EurekAlert (press release) Dementia affects older age groups with a greater frequency, and as our population ages, the burden of dementia on public health is rapidly increasing. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease (AD), which accounts for 60 to 80 per cent ... |
Edith Cowan University says turmeric ‘blocks rogue proteins that trigger Alzheimer’s disease’ – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | Edith Cowan University says turmeric 'blocks rogue proteins that trigger Alzheimer's disease' Daily Mail Eating curry at least once a week may help ward off dementia, according to scientists. The study shows that a spice commonly used in the dish boosts brain power and protects against memory loss in old age. Curcumin, the key chemical in turmeric used in ... |
1966 World Cup team donate proceeds from newly released single to Alzheimer’s Society – Alzheimer’s Society
Bath Chronicle | 1966 World Cup team donate proceeds from newly released single to Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer's Society 'With the song released during Dementia Awareness Week, Alzheimer's Society is calling on people to confront dementia, be aware that they can do something about it and come to the charity for help and support. Proceeds from the song will go towards ... Dementia Awareness Week: Hundreds of Bath residents sign up to Join Dementia Research Gold for the soul: my play about dementia choirs with music by the Manics Wirral's new mayor shows support during Dementia Awareness Week |
Cardiff University dementia genes study breakthrough hope – BBC News
BBC News | Cardiff University dementia genes study breakthrough hope BBC News Scientists in Cardiff say they are on the verge of an "enormously exciting" breakthrough in understanding the causes of Alzheimer's disease. Their study will suggest the body's own immune system could be attacking brain cells of those genetically ... Cash boost for city research team |
The Truth About Dementia shows us how to face up to Alzheimer’s – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | The Truth About Dementia shows us how to face up to Alzheimer's Daily Mail If your genes carry the markers that make you prey to Alzheimer's, and your doctor has the tests to prove it, do you get him to tell you? Angela Rippon would. 'I'd rather be prepared for the unknown rather than find it comes up and bites me on the bum ... Angela Rippon: 'Teach the young about dementia' The Truth About Dementia: Angela Rippon's brisk tour of the facts lessened its terrors Dementia-friendly BBC tools help trigger memories |
Immune cells in the brain thought to trigger dementia actually PROTECT against Alzheimer’s – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | Immune cells in the brain thought to trigger dementia actually PROTECT against Alzheimer's Daily Mail Clusters of immune cells in the brain, previously thought to contribute to the development of Alzheimer's actually protect against the disease, new evidence suggests. They do so by containing the spread of damaging amyloid plaques, Yale University ... |
Successful extraction of Alzheimer’s-type dementia finger-tapping pattern – Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress | Successful extraction of Alzheimer's-type dementia finger-tapping pattern Medical Xpress The National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology ("NCGG") in Japan has succeeded in identifying an index finger-thumb tapping pattern unique to Alzheimer's-type dementia through clinical research focusing on the rhythmical movement of both hands ... |
Dementia Awareness Week: Hundreds of Bath residents sign up to Join Dementia Research – Bath Chronicle
Bath Chronicle | Dementia Awareness Week: Hundreds of Bath residents sign up to Join Dementia Research Bath Chronicle Whats is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? - People often confuse dementia and Alzheimer's.Dementia itself is not a disease - it is a group of symptoms and includes memory loss and change of personality.Dementia can be caused by a ... Herefordshire healthcare workers support Dementia Awareness Week People in Luton urged to 'confront dementia' Minds Matter: Become a Dementia Friend |