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‘Cruel and heart-breaking’- TV actress Jo Joyner describes her experience of dementia, as she opens up for the first time
Jo Joyner unites against dementia, sharing her experience of her nanna Dorris' battle with dementia.
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Healthwatch England report opens the door on home care services – Alzheimer’s Society comment
Healthwatch England have analysed the experiences of 3,415 home care users, their families and front line staff across 52 local areas between August 2015 and June 2017.
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Less REM sleep tied to greater risk of dementia, study suggests – Alzheimer’s Society comment
People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published today (Wednesday 23 August).
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Lithium in drinking water could protect against dementia, study finds – Alzheimer’s Society comments
People exposed to higher levels of lithium in their drinking water are at a reduced risk of dementia, according to a large study published today (Wednesday 23 August 2017) in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Response to news on Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for people with dementia
Joy Watson is one of our highly valued ambassadors, doing a huge amount to raise awareness both of dementia and Alzheimer’s Society. She has recently seen her benefits to be cut.
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Extra 71000 care home places needed by 2025, Lancet study suggests – Alzheimer’s Society comments
As life expectancy increases, so too have the number of years that older adults spend with substantial care needs, suggests a study published today in The Lancet.
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