Testing sense of smell may give early warning of Alzheimer’s risk – NHS Choices


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Testing sense of smell may give early warning of Alzheimer's risk
NHS Choices
Some people who scored badly on the test were later found to have early signs associated with Alzheimer's disease. Previous research has shown people's sense of smell gets worse as they get older. People with dementia seem to have an even worse ...
Alzheimer's early signs: Declining sense of smell could be first warning of decline, not memory lossThe Independent
Sense of smell may predict Alzheimer's riskMedical News Today

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Power of attorneys rocket as dementia becomes Britain’s biggest killer – Telegraph.co.uk


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Power of attorneys rocket as dementia becomes Britain's biggest killer
Telegraph.co.uk
There has been a huge rise in the number of lasting power of attorneys set up, new figures show, as dementia and Alzheimer's become the biggest cause of death for the first time. Power of attorney arrangements allow an individual's financial and health ...

Alzheimer Scotland Launches Tartan Christmas Advert – The Sunday Post


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Alzheimer Scotland Launches Tartan Christmas Advert
The Sunday Post
Alzheimer Scotland has launched its 2016 Christmas advertising campaign featuring the world's first Alzheimer's inspired tartan to help raise vital funds for people living with dementia during the season of good cheer. The poignant two minute online ad ...

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