Simple blood test that could detect dementia ‘YEARS before symptoms begin’ starts ‘exciting’ trial in NHS clinics
A SIMPLE blood test that could catch dementia before major symptoms start has begun trials in NHS clinics. More than 3,000 ...
I don’t want people to feel sorry for me – Dean Windass on dementia diagnosis
Dean Windass hopes news of his dementia diagnosis can help others in the same position but he does not want people to “feel ...
Integrating palliative and dementia care can cut emergency visits and hospitalizations in half
IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their ...
Simple blood test that could detect dementia at early stage begins trial in NHS clinics
Patients across the UK will take part in the study where their blood will be tested for a series of proteins - called ...
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‘Sobering’ data show most adults who likely have dementia unaware of diagnosis
Four out of five older adults who likely have dementia may be unaware of their condition, according to findings from a cohort ...
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Is Anxiety a Hidden Risk Factor for Dementia? Experts Weigh In
A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...
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A Silver Lining for Negative Dementia Trials?
Two clinical trials of dementia care programs report negative results in terms of patient neuropsychiatric symptoms and ...
Varying dementia care approaches found to not significantly affect patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no ...
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Many people with dementia are unaware of the diagnosis, study finds
Memory issues can occur as people age, but what is just a “senior moment” and what is a sign of the onset of dementia?A new ...
Sue Radford 'knocked for six' by dementia news as doctor shares symptoms in young people
Kids and Counting star Sue Radford shared some devastating dementia news in Sunday night's episode of the Channel 5 hit ...
First patients recruited for blood tests that could detect dementia years before symptoms
The first patients have been recruited to an “incredibly exciting” study seeking a blood test to revolutionise dementia ...
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Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis – the early warning signs to look out for
Beloved actress Pauline Quirke, renowned for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the iconic sitcom “Birds of a Feather,” has retired from acting following a dementia diagnosis. Her husband ...