dementia

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

4 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

1 year 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

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Some factors are more of a risk than others, the report suggests.For example, it estimates that hearing loss and high…

2 years ago

New shingles vaccine may help delay dementia, study suggests

Shingles is a painful, serious condition that is more common in older people. It is caused by a reactivation of…

2 years ago