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Back to profileAndy Burnham unveils £48m partnership in bid to ‘defeat’ dementia
It is well acknowledged that dementia has been the UK’s leading cause of death over the last two years, but it is a situation that is felt globally, with someone somewhere in the world developing dementia every three seconds.
Andy Burnham unveils £48m partnership in bid to ‘defeat’ dementia
It is well acknowledged that dementia has been the UK’s leading cause of death over the last two years, but it is a situation that is felt globally, with someone somewhere in the world developing dementia every three seconds.
Give dementia ‘same ambition’ as cancer care, experts urge
With dementia well acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest unmet medical needs, it is critical we take heed of what Sir Mike is saying.
Dementia plan letter signed by Jon Snow and ‘demanding better’ handed to No 10
It is well acknowledged that dementia is one of the world’s greatest unmet medical needs.
Scientists find ‘window of opportunity’ to start HRT to cut dementia risk
This large scale and long-term study has been crucial in highlighting that the significant memory issues that women may experience.
Quarter of over-40s ‘cannot name one preventable dementia risk factor’ – poll
Everyone needs to treat their brain health in the same way they do their pensions – by taking heed and acting now, they will be better prepared for what could happen in the future.
Quarter of over-40s ‘cannot name one preventable dementia risk factor’ – poll
Many people would also be surprised to know that dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK.
Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’
Brain health is as important as physical health, and the two cannot be separated.
Casey says dementia is ‘hidden problem’ as PM to hold talks on adult social care
For Andy Burnham, social care is a personal issue. His dad is just one of the estimated 982,000 people in the UK living with a form of dementia. That’s enough people to fill Wembley Stadium nearly 11 times over.
Persistent money troubles could make the brain age faster – study
There are multiple factors and influences on how our bodies and brains age and what may make us more susceptible to diseases such as Alzheimers.
‘Landmark’ study to see blood test for Alzheimer’s offered by GPs
The ability to move the blood biomarker testing from the research world into the real world is the challenge that we now face.
Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Paul deserves great praise for his willingness to speak openly about his diagnosis.