The coronavirus killed more people than cancer and dementia combined in April, statistics have revealed. A total of 27,764 people in England and Wales were killed by COVID-19 last month, compared to 10,316 victims of cancer and 9,892 dementia patients. And, between March 2 and May 1, 12,526 care home residents died after catching the … Read more
Healthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’ The study by Dutch academics followed 6,000 people for an average of 14 years They found having unhealthy habits raises the risk of dementia by around 29% But an unhealthy lifestyle ‘made … Read more
Thirteen dementia patients at care home are SAVED despite showing coronavirus symptoms after hero nurse who worked through swine flu crisis contains the outbreak by ‘zoning’ the pensioners Maria Spollin became a specialist in advanced life support during swine flu crisis Her expertise saved 13 dementia patients at Church Farm Skylarks, Nottingham Retired Army Brigadier Peter … Read more
Thirteen dementia patients at care home were SAVED despite showing coronavirus symptoms after hero nurse who worked through swine flu crisis used her experiences to contain the outbreak Maria Spollin became a specialist in advanced life support during swine flu crisis Her expertise saved 13 dementia patients at Church Farm Skylarks, Nottingham Retired Army Brigadier Peter … Read more
Amanda Strudwick (pictured above) contracting the coronavirus after helping an elderly woman who she was sharing a ward with A former nurse who was battling cancer died alone after catching the coronavirus from an elderly dementia patient she was sharing a ward with in hospital. Amanda Strudwick had survived lung cancer last year but was … Read more
Amanda Strudwick (pictured above) contracting the coronavirus after helping an elderly woman who she was sharing a ward with A former nurse who was battling cancer died alone after catching the coronavirus from an elderly dementia patient she was sharing a ward with in hospital. Amanda Strudwick had survived lung cancer last year but was … Read more
Spending months in space without gravity can cause the brain to swell and increase the risk of astronauts developing dementia, a new study revealed. Researchers from the University of Texas studied brain scans of astronauts a year after they returned from the International Space Station for signs of damage. The lack of gravity experienced by … Read more
Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharp High fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those with a diet high … Read more
Abandoned to the virus: More than 200,000 people with dementia are living in UK care homes… and many fear they have been condemned to death Thousands of Alzheimer’s sufferers in the UK have been left vulnerable Many fear they have been left to death across Britain’s many care homes Alzheimer’s Society said at least half … Read more
Abandoned to the virus: More than 200,000 people with dementia are living in UK care homes… and many fear they have been condemned to death Thousands of Alzheimer’s sufferers in the UK have been left vulnerable Many fear they have been left to death across Britain’s many care homes Alzheimer’s Society said at least half … Read more