Five-minute neck scan could become part of future dementia screening
A five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could become part of future dementia screening, researchers have suggested.
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Five-minute neck scan could become part of future dementia screening
A five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could become part of future dementia screening, researchers have suggested.
Young at heart club starts strongly for Mearns heritage hub
The rich history of communities on the Mearns coast is helping its residents remain young at heart.
Rise in deaths due to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are on the increase, new figures show.
Dementia-friendly video launched at Dundee care home
A pair of Fife artists have launched a dementia-friendly video clip at a Dundee care home.
Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk
Air pollution may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia, research suggests.
Court told of medical conditions afflicting bus driver after crash
Death crash bus driver Kailash Chander was judged unfit to enter a plea or stand trial after being diagnosed with dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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.
Call for more music therapy sessions for dementia patients and carers
Academics are pressing for music therapy sessions for people living with dementia to be rolled out around the country.
Worcester University lottery windfall to boost Kirriemuir Connections dementia-friendly initiative
Angus is to feel the spin-off benefit of a near £600,000 National Lottery windfall for the University of Worcester to support people and families living with dementia across the UK.