Hospital apologises after piece of medical equipment left inside Northampton patient for two years
The grandson of a man who had a piece of catheter left inside him for two years, has started a group of patients demanding ...
Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two ...
Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease
The researchers theorise the protective effects of these drugs could be because they reduce inflammation, control infections ...
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.
Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device
New research suggests that wearing continuous glucose monitors could lower the risk of dementia. Experts discuss how symptoms can overlap between diabetes and dementia.
Advanced wearable technology improves support for people with dementia and their caregivers
Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping to prevent people with dementia ...
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Technology improves caregiver experience for families dealing with dementia
Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping prevent people with dementia from ...
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Worried about developing dementia? Making these four changes could delay its onset
Dementia is expected to soon become Australia's leading cause of death. But a world-first trial has found making lifestyle changes in just four key areas could help prevent it. Jeff (left) and ...
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These Settings Aren’t Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?
Amid its wooden shelves of clothing, accessories and tchotchkes, the sales clerks were, like Ms. Dolan, staff members trained to interact effectively with residents with dementia. “Great choice ...
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Review Reveals Average Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
(HealthDay News) — Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men, ...
Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop
Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel. But in the early stages of ...
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Studying brain connections to learn more about dementia
Johanna Jackson studied several conditions, including epilepsy and brain injury, before focusing on Alzheimer’s disease. The constant throughout her career is an interest in synapses – the small ...