Latest news on Dementia research, etc

This page will hopefully keep you up to date with the latest news regarding all things Dementia oriented.  They will appear in date order with the newest items first.

A trip down memory lane. - Western Morning News

Warning over combining common medicines for elderly. - BBC

Protein 'helps predict Alzheimer's risk'. - BBC

More people with Down's syndrome developing dementia. - Channel 4 News

'Beer belly' linked to Alzheimer's disease. - BBC

Memorable start for Sidmouth's Memory Café. - Devon 24

Technology is helping unlock Ken's dementia memories. - BBC

Dementia - no longer a shameful secret. - Mid-Devon Advertiser

Dementia: does childhood hold clues to who'll suffer? Saga Magazine

Rotarians take up dementia challenge. - RIBI

Dementia 'losing out' to cancer in funding stakes. - BBC

Indian village may hold key to beating dementia. - BBC

Alzheimer's disease 'could be detected by eye test'. - BBC

What is delaying a cure for Alzheimer's? - BBC

Dementia not getting priority - National Audit Office. - BBC

Dementia care 'is not working'. - BBC

Dementia drug use 'killing many'. - BBC

Care costs 'like privatisation'. - BBC

Memory test 'spots pre-dementia'. - BBC

Blunkett in brain donation pledge. - BBC

Call for dementia research boost. - BBC

Coffee 'may reverse Alzheimer's'. - BBC

Chemical clue to dementia decline. - BBC

'Memory clinics' plan on dementia. - BBC

The stigma surrounding dementia makes life much harder for many patients, research suggests. - BBC

Dementia research - The state must do more - Timesonline

Mediterranean diet reduces dementia risk - Altzheimer's Trust

Singles 'face Alzheimer's risk' - BBC

Statins 'may cut dementia risk' - BBC

Alzheimer's drug 'halts' decline - BBC

Blood preasure 'link to Dementia' - BBC

Tofu 'may raise risk of dementia' - BBC

The Government launches a consultation on a National Dementia Strategy - BBC

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John Suchet becomes Honorary President of REPoD

John Suchet, one of the UK's best known broadcasters and journalists, has given his backing to a nationwide Rotary campaign aimed at providing support for families living with dementia.

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Since his wife Bonnie was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006, John has become a passionate campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and providing support for carers.

John said; "I fully support Rotary's nationwide campaign to provide help for families caring for people with dementia.  I know at first hand how difficult it is, and how much help and support is needed.  I applaud Rotarians for their commitment, and am honoured to become Honorary President of REPoD".

Rotary Club Press Release in PDF format.

RIBI Conference 2011 - Speech

This is a PDF transcript of the speech given by Geri Parlby about dementia and REPoD's activities at the RIBI Conference in Dublin.

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