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Advice Tag: Advice. Who gets vascular dementia? There are many things that increase a person’s chances of developing vascular dementia. These are called ‘risk factors’. It is possible to avoid some risk factors, while others cannot be controlled. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Clear, accessible information about dementia for people with learning disabilities From the December 2015/January 2016 issue of our magazine, The Society has two new factsheets for people with learning disabilities. Andrew Bence meets the people who helped to develop and test them. Read more
News Tag: News. SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk. Read more
News Tag: News. Research finds blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk, Alzheimer's Society comments New research published today suggests that blood-thinning drugs may be associated with reduction in dementia risk, as well as reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Read more
Research Dementia risk is down Find out more about the finding of studies on the lowering dementia risk. Find out more about the finding of studies on the lowering dementia risk. ... 01 September 2017
News Tag: News. Bilingual brains are more resilient to dementia cause by Alzheimer’s disease Lifelong bilinguals have increased connectivity in certain areas of the brain that help to protect them from dementia, according to a study published on Monday 30 January. Read more
Research Does living near busy roads increase risk of dementia? Alzheimer's Society research teams responds to recent reports that suggest living near busy roads and traffic could increase the risk of dementia. Alzheimer's Society research teams responds to recent reports that suggest living near busy roads and traffic could increase the risk of dementia. ... 05 January 2017
News Tag: News. Regular saunas could reduce the risk of dementia, new study finds Middle aged men in Finland who take a sauna more than four times a week are two thirds less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia over a 20 year period. Read more