The main headline for our news round-up this week concerns tap water, with claims that drinking it could help reduce your risk of developing dementia. Elsewhere, there’s concerning news coming from the care sector. A new report has revealed that the elderly Read More
The early signs of Dementia
Dementia can be a frightening prospect for many people entering old age, but early diagnosis can help. When the early signs of dementia are first noticed by a healthcare professional, conversations can begin with the patient to improve their day to day Read More
NHS: Calls for homeopathy medicine to be banned
This week’s NHS new round-up features a developing story which could see the removal of homeopathy from hospitals. Elsewhere there have been calls for hospitals to bring in more then double the number of consultants on duty in A&E to ensure that Read More
Staying active in older age
Reports have revealed that staying active in older age can help prevent damaging brain conditions, such as Alzheimer’s. The research found that simply walking every day can help prevent memory loss and other mental decline that is often linked with ageing. The more Read More
Dementia Now Top Cause of Death in England
ONS statistics from 2015 have revealed that dementia (including Alzheimer’s) has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales.
Telecare Equipment for Dementia
A report by Dementia UK has found a gap in the care that dementia patients and their families are receiving. 28% of calls to their helpline included complaints about a lack of local support from health services. Telecare Choice aims to provide Read More
Stress in the elderly triggers Alzheimer’s
Stress in the elderly There have been new reports claiming stress in the elderly is linked to Alzheimer’s. Highly stressed people are twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment such as memory loss – often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease. It Read More