‘I think I’ve got Alzheimer’s but haven’t been diagnosed’ - Inside NHS dementia blood test trial
First patients with memory problems join ‘revolutionary’ trial by Oxford and Cambridge universities which could lead to ‘Holy ...
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North West charity’s ‘Lewy List’ demands Government action on World Lewy Body Day
A Wigan-based dementia charity is calling on the government to improve the lives of 100,000 people with Lewy body dementia in ...
Early Alzheimer's symptom may be found in your sleep, scientists warn
New research has found people who show a specific sleeping pattern have more toxic proteins related to Alzheimer's disease ...
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What are the most common signs of dementia – following Pauline Quirke’s diagnosis
Actress Pauline Quirke, 65, famous for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous on long-running sitcom Birds Of A Feather, has ...
On World Lewy Body Dementia Day
Today, the Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation announced the public release of its award-winning documentary film, Sue's ...
New study finds people with this particular strength are more likely to get dementia
While education is known to bolster the brain’s resilience – referred to as "cognitive reserve" – it appears that individuals ...
Dementia hits clever people harder, study finds
The neurodegenerative disease is the leading cause of death in the UK and is caused by certain proteins clumping together in ...
Alzheimer's warning over sleep pattern issued by scientists
Researchers are sounding the alarm about our sleep patterns, indicating that an odd pattern in dreaming could signal early ...
Warning over common early sign of Alzheimer's found during sleep
A study by a team of researchers in Beijing, China, has claimed that a certain dreaming pattern could be a sign of ...
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Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis – the early warning signs to look out for
Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and mixed dementia, according to leading charity Dementia UK. “Nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK – it’s a huge and ...
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What to know about dementia posturing
However, medical conditions can sometimes affect posture. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, those with Lewy body dementia experience movement difficulties, such as changes to their posture ...
Early warning signs of dementia after Pauline Quirke's heartbreaking diagnosis
The most common types include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and mixed ...