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London doctor survey warning over NHS dementia demand

Posted on March 15, 2011 by bunburyadmin

Government reforms of the NHS will not tackle the growing demand from dementia sufferers, a study analysing London services has shown. The study from the think-tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found one in three GPs were unable to diagnose the illness. The Department of Health said it … Continue reading →

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New system uses brain scans to spot early Alzheimer’s

Posted on March 7, 2011 by bunburyadmin

A new method using brain scans to spot the early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease is being tested in NHS memory clinics. An advanced computer programme compares a patient’s brain scan with a database of 1,200 existing images of brains already affected by the disease. Scientists say early tests show the new … Continue reading →

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‘Derek has Alzheimer’s but we still enjoy life’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by bunburyadmin

While many fear dementia, for Derek and Yvonne Wilson the certainty of a diagnosis has given them a new lease of life. Mrs Wilson, 75, began to suspect something was wrong with her husband Derek in late 2006 when he started to become oddly aggressive. “There were things that he … Continue reading →

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Dementia – what is it, and what are the signs?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by bunburyadmin

The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer’s disease and sometimes as a result of a stroke. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the … Continue reading →

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What if I have dementia? What can I do?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by bunburyadmin

A diagnosis of dementia often comes as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It will also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of reassurance and support. However, there is … Continue reading →

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What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by bunburyadmin

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 465,000 people in the UK. The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. This factsheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, and describes … Continue reading →

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