Appeal for football relics for Kopel memory boxes
An appeal has been launched for items which could help in the treatment of football fans suffering from dementia.
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Medical researchers bid to dispel clinical trial myths in push for volunteers
Medical researchers are hoping to bust some of the myths and mystery surrounding clinical trials in an effort to get more much-needed volunteers.
Widower with dementia says smart speakers have changed his life
An elderly widower who was diagnosed with dementia after his wife was hit by a car said discovering the latest technology has given him a new lease of life.
Alzheimer’s protein ‘passed to patients during brain surgery’
Scientists believe the hallmark Alzheimer’s protein – amyloid beta – may have been passed to a small number of people during childhood brain surgery.
Obituary: Former RAF Leuchars Station Commander Air Commodore Jack Haines
Former RAF Leuchars Station Commander Air Commodore Jack Haines OBE RAF has passed away peacefully aged 72 after bravely fighting Alzheimer's disease for 13 years.
Living with dementia: Why Dundee man is ‘still Archie’!
Michael Alexander meets Dundee man Archie Noone who is fronting a new TV advert campaign to help reduce the stigma of living with dementia.
‘Long drawn-out’ battle to introduce Frank’s Law returns to Tannadice
The campaign for Frank's Law returned to the home of Dundee United today as a public consultation over its viability continues.
Angus LSD man walked into frail couple’s kitchen and demanded drink of water
A “wide-eyed” drug addict who walked unannounced into the home of an Angus Alzheimers sufferer and his terminally-ill wife to demand a glass of water has been jailed for four months.
Dementia dog scheme seeking couples in project’s second phase
A dementia dog initiative is holding a series of information sessions to help attract people who could benefit from the project.
Fife mum proud to champion Alzheimer’s Research UK
A Fife mother-of-two has been made a champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK after raising more than £40,000 for the charity.