Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign ... This year we are focussing on dementia diagnosis and calling on the Government and the NHS to prioritise dementia in policy and decision ...

The NHS says: “There's no certain way to prevent all types of dementia, as researchers are still investigating how the condition develops. However, there's good evidence that a healthy lifestyle ...

There is limited awareness among both the public and practitioners that ... to health and social care staff involved in the care of people who may have dementia. NHS Digital’s Health Survey for ...

lower cholesterol or prevent blood clots The NHS has lots of resources to help those dealing with a dementia diagnosis - both the patient and their family. You can find more information here.

These can include changes in spatial awareness, which can cause ... today will eventually see blood tests for dementia rolled ...

Case study summary NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group commissioned the role of Dementia Support Workers to provide specialist evidence-based advice, development sessions and support to care home ...

The NHS says: “Frontotemporal dementia is an uncommon type of dementia ... they hope media attention will be used to raise more awareness of FTD. The family said: “Bruce always believed ...

Health chiefs were today urged to reconsider approving a breakthrough Alzheimer's drug proven to tackle the devastating disease on the NHS ... of the end' of dementia last year, after studies ...

Changes in balance, coordination, and spatial awareness can be an early ... like loose carpets and clutter. The NHS also points out other significant dementia symptoms to be aware of, including ...

A dementia-stricken dad will no longer have to sell his home to pay for care costs after his family won a legal battle with the NHS. Frail Leonard Manning, 82, was diagnosed in 2023 and has ...