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A study published in the European Heart Journal has shown that middle-aged adults with signs of heart damage may be at increased risk of dementia in later life.  The study, conducted by University College London (UCL) researchers, found that elevated levels (which may only be moderately raised and not cause any symptoms)  of cardiac troponin…

The Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit at KCL, and Primary Care and Population Health at UCL, have joined forces to create a network and webinar series to address the poorer health and wellbeing in later life that the LGBTQ+ community experience.  People from the LGBTQ+ community face inequalities throughout the life course, which…

Alzheimer Scotland has published a ‘Wintering Well’ top tips booklet. The booklet features information and advice on staying well and safe during the winter season.  You can download the booklet here: https://www.alzscot.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/Wintering%20Well%20Top%20Tips.pdf 

The Office for National Statistics have shared indicators from their Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which details the public’s perception of dementia and what individuals believe can be done to reduce risk.   The data is from people aged 16+ living in Great Britain and was collected between 9 August and 3 September 2023.    You can view…

Dancing again: When Phyllis Haine (centre), who lives at the Aldbury care home in Poole, said she wanted to do the foxtrot and the waltz, staff set out to make her wish come true.  Companionship team leader Sue Miles (right) says Phyllis often shares happy memories of putting on sparkly dancing shoes and arranged for…

Cambridgeshire police has launched a Dementia Safeguarding Scheme.  The scheme will see the force issuing hundreds of people with dementia a yellow Herbert Protocol wristband that looks similar to a watch but has built-in smart technology. The technology, known as Near Field Communication (NFC), enables anyone with a smartphone to scan the wristband to help…