To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area.
To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area.
Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease.
Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease.
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People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
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Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?'
Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?'
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Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
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Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control.
Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control.
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Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation.
Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation.
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The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.
The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.
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Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.
Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.
Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis.
Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis.
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