dementia

Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?

In 2023, they were approached by the team at UK Dementia Research Institute and Imperial College London to take part…

2 weeks ago

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing calls to set a national waiting-time target for dementia care in England.An Alzheimer's Society…

3 weeks ago

Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages

Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication. Source link

1 month ago

Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis

Keith and Sue Andrews first met when they were 15, and they've been married for 57 years.Sue's condition has deteriorated…

1 month ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided. Source link

6 months ago

Why is staying connected important for people with dementia?

Visiting a friend or relative with dementia can help reinforce relationships and bring joy. Source link

1 year ago

'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'

A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes. Source link

2 years ago

Ozempic and Wegovy may boost health, from addiction to dementia

The study used data on US veterans with type 2 diabetes, some of whom were given Ozempic or Wegovy and…

2 years ago

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

The first drug shown to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease will not be available on the…

2 years ago

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

The first drug shown to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease will not be available on the…

2 years ago