Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia scans on way

Dementia scans on way

Pioneering brain scans have detected the build-up of destructive Alzheimer’s disease proteins – years before symptoms develop. The breakthrough could lead to new ways of diagnosing the con ...
Keeping brain active slows dementia symptoms

Keeping brain active slows dementia symptoms

Keeping the brain active through your middle age may help delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in those most at risk, new research reveals. But for most people, physical and mental activity ...
Dancing with dementia

Dancing with dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia comes with a multitude of emotions; devastation, fear, shock, panic and bemusement. But sometimes it can be a sense of relief and hope!! Yes, relief and hope. Please ...
New ways of caring for people with dementia

New ways of caring for people with dementia

There are currently 5,553 people in Cardiff & the Vale diagnosed with dementia and the figure is set to rise dramatically. In 10 years time it is estimated that over 1 million people will be diagn ...