The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

One in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed, one study claims

Jude Thorp, 59, who lives in Oxford, said she first started noticing changes in 2016, but she did not receive a formal diagnosis until 2021

One in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed, one study claims

Researchers are a step closer to unravelling the cruel mystery of the dementia that afflicts my wife and so many others

Beatrice McNarey, 91, was recovering from surgery after breaking her hip when she fell, leaving her with a bleeding cut on her head. Her family has now raised concern about the level of care she is receiving.

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Editorial: The search for a cure for dementia continues, but scientific advance in treatment is a landmark moment

Mum-of-two Jude Thorp first went to the doctors after noticing changes to her cognitive abilities

The first drug that can slow the rate of decline in Alzheimer’s patients has been found. The experimental drug, called lecanemab, is an antibody that targets the toxic clumps of amyloid protein associated with the mind-robbing disease. While these results are cause for celebration, there are still significant questions about…

Jude Thorp experienced bouts of memory loss, where she would often ask the same question multiple times, and she would forget significant conversations about plans

Drugs fail to halt the condition because they are administered too late