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A third of Britons born in 2015 will develop dementia, report says
The Independent Dr Matthew Norton, head of policy at Alzheimer's Research UK, told the Independent: “The dementia related health services are creaking as it is, and we already have a crisis in social care. As rates increase it is only going to exert more pressure on … One-third of British people born in 2015 'will develop dementia' A third of Britons born in 2015 will develop dementia says Alzheimer's Research UK World Alzheimer's Day: Dementia Will Effect 1 in 3 People Born In The U.K … |
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One-third of British people born in 2015 ‘will develop dementia’ – The Guardian
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One-third of British people born in 2015 'will develop dementia'
The Guardian George McNamara, head of policy at Alzheimer's Society said: “Dementia is already the biggest health challenge this country faces. It costs the UK in excess of £26bn, which equates to £30,000 a person with dementia – more than the cost of either cancer … A third of Britons born in 2015 will develop dementia, report says A third of Britons born in 2015 will develop dementia says Alzheimer's Research UK World Alzheimer's Day: Dementia Will Effect 1 in 3 People Born In The U.K … |
World Alzheimer’s Day 2015: Everything you need to know about the most common … – International Business Times UK
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World Alzheimer's Day 2015: Everything you need to know about the most common …
International Business Times UK An estimated 850,000 people in the UK have Alzheimer's disease, a number which is expected to reach one million by 2025. Although one in six people aged 80 and over have dementia, around 40,000 younger people also have the condition – and … |
World Alzheimer’s Day: What’s normal and what’s not–customary aging vs dementia! – Zee News
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World Alzheimer's Day: What's normal and what's not–customary aging vs dementia!
Zee News Every year, World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness of the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. Every 68 seconds … Hong Kong unprepared for dementia time bomb |
Not enough doctors working in dementia research, says Alzheimer’s Society – expressandstar.com
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Not enough doctors working in dementia research, says Alzheimer's Society
expressandstar.com Dr Doug Brown, director of research and development at the Alzheimer's Society, said: "Dementia research is going from strength to strength in the UK but this report highlights that there are still too few people choosing it as a career, especially … |
‘Dementia friendly’ communties bloom – Worcester Telegram
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'Dementia friendly' communties bloom
Worcester Telegram Mastry has organized a "Dementia Friendly America" coalition consisting of police chiefs, city officials and representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, nonprofit aging advocacy group Leading Age and AARP. The collaborative is using the Minnesota … |
Taking ACTion on dementia, Alzheimer’s; Local group to host workshops next week – Bemidji Pioneer
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Taking ACTion on dementia, Alzheimer's; Local group to host workshops next week
Bemidji Pioneer Monday and Tuesday are Dementia Awareness Days in Bemidji, when the city's branch of ACT on Alzheimer's will launch its campaign: community workshops and TV advertisements, informative brochures and an outreach program. It's all designed to make … |
Communities make efforts to become ‘dementia friendly’ – St. Cloud Times
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Communities make efforts to become 'dementia friendly'
St. Cloud Times Mastry has organized a “Dementia Friendly America” coalition consisting of police chiefs, city officials and representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, nonprofit aging advocacy group Leading Age and AARP. The collaborative is using the Minnesota … |
Alzheimer’s may be caused by deformed blood vessels in the brain – Daily Mail
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Alzheimer's may be caused by deformed blood vessels in the brain
Daily Mail Blood vessels in the brains of dementia patients have been found to be deformed – a breakthrough that offers hope of new treatments, scientists claim. Alzheimer's occurs when the rogue protein amyloid beta builds up into clumps called plaques, which … Stress linked to Alzheimer's disease as scientists look to develop new … TCD Alzheimer's research could lead to new forms of therapy TCD Alzheimer's breakthrough could hold 'tremendous potential' |
Minnesota, other communities making efforts to become ‘dementia friendly’ – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
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Minnesota, other communities making efforts to become 'dementia friendly'
TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Mastry has organized a "Dementia Friendly America" coalition consisting of police chiefs, city officials and representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, nonprofit aging advocacy group Leading Age and AARP. The collaborative is using the Minnesota … |