The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

UK care homes still stopping family reunions months after Covid rules eased

Support groups say relatives are frightened to speak out about being denied access to elderly residents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Lanarkshire MP backs call to get more participants for dementia clinical trials

New figures reveal significantly fewer people are taking part in dementia research compared to other health conditions.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

Police issue missing person appeal to find 'deaf and blind' 85-year-old

John Steward is a patient at St James's Hospital and suffers with dementia

Leeds Live · Sep 21, 2022

Paisley shopkeeper gets the kettle on to raise awareness of dementia on International Alzheimer’s Day

Laura Maney says: “When mum was diagnosed it felt like a death sentence, as awful as that sounds"

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Alzheimer’s: First symptoms, new drug ‘breakthrough’ and how a urine test could detect disease

Alzheimer’s disease will affect around 1.6 million people in the UK by 2050. Who is most at risk of developing the degenerative condition and could a simple urine test help to detect a person’s risk sooner?

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Nightmares may be an early sign of Alzheimer's, study finds

Bad dreams have been linked to an increased likelihood of cognitive decline

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

Newcastle University gets £720,000 funding towards hunt for drug to treat rare dementia

Work continues in Newcastle to understand dementia with Lewy Bodies - the disease which actor Robin Williams suffered from.

Chronicle Live · Sep 21, 2022

The simple steps to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your brain active and healthy

Here's some helpful advice if you are worried about dementia or are supporting a loved one who is suffering.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Risk of Alzheimer’s disease could be reduced with these lifestyle changes

Dementia is on the rise in the UK but changing simple aspects of your life could reduce your risk of getting it

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022