Dementia

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

Exploratory endpoints included assessments of blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, and additional markers for pre-diabetes

Ad Feature Trial reports findings on cognitive function in dementia patients

Julie Kerr, from Antrim received her dementia diagnosis in 2022. Pictured with husband David. Pic: Alzheimer's Society

Dementia patients are 'being failed by delayed diagnoses', charity warns

Sile Tankov, from Northern Ireland, cares for her husband, Stefan, who was diagnosed with dementia aged just 39

Half of NI dementia training lasts just two hours — patients paying the price

Members of Players Against Dementia including, from left: Alan Fraser, Jim Lemon, Frankie Moffatt, Colin McCurdy and Jim Cleary

Ex-Irish League players launch dementia awareness drive

Corrina Grimes, co-founder of Memory Tell

NI AI dementia detection startup triumphs at INVENT Awards

The Age Concern Causeway Dementia Safeguarding Scheme wristbands work by scanning the QR code which stores the person's name and next of kin’s mobile number. The wristbands are free.

WATCH: How Age Concern Causeway's dementia wristbands work

L-R Lauren Wonnacott, Dr Stephanie Daley, Professor Hugh McKenna, Professor Assumpta Ryan, Aoife Conway, Andrea Shepard, Barry Smyth, Alison Adams, Dr Deirdre Harkin, Rhonda Mullan, Mick Turner, Anouska Noble, Christine Turner

Families invited to help shape the future of dementia care through new Ulster Un...

Oscar-winning actress and national treasure Dame Judi Dench has announced her support for a new campaign and petition launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK which urges the Government to ensure earlier dementia diagnoses through the NHS.

Dementia: The benefits of an early diagnosis

For a gruelling 24 hours from 8am on Friday, July 4, Colin James from Comber will push a 100kg sled up and down the length of the Invictus Gym in Dundonald to raise funds for Dementia NI following his father, Rodney's, involvement with the local charity since being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 73. Rodney, pictured, has discovered a new lease of life since joining his nearest Dementia NI Empowerment Group in Newtownards.

Colin pushes it to the limit for Dementia NI

Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

Actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia

Dementia: The most common signs

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster, played by Sue Devaney, is set to develop dementia this year

Jackie McGregor on Coronation Street's plans to run a dementia storyline

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods
A new major study published this week has discovered that vegetarians and vegans now have the highest intake of ultra-processed “junk” foods.
Professor Robert Thomas

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

King Charles

Why King Charles eats avocados: a nutritional expert explains benefits

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

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Wednesday TV choice: Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & Dementia (Channel 4, 10pm)

Allison Batchelor with fellow Dementia NI members attend the launch of the Hear Our Voice documentary at Stormont

Dementia: Northern Ireland people share their experiences in powerful new video

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

NI demenita care costs reach almost £1bn

Dementia: NI care costs reach almost £1bn

Around one in five people with learning disabilities who are over the age of 65 will develop dementia

Dementia diagnosis in people with learning disabilities

Dementia and Alzheimer's cause one in 10 UK deaths says charity

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Breaking 1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Breaking Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, his family has announced.
Rahmah Ghazali

Dr Claire McEvoy, Queen's University Belfast

Dementia: Mediterranean diet could reduce risk

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Breaking Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

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There’s a sharp distinction between normal ageing and dementia

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in older adults, but only in people who are at higher risk of dementia, research has suggested.

Link between hearing aids and dementia revealed

Donanemab was found to slow ‘clinical decline’ in Alzheimer’s sufferers by up to 35%

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?

Dr Joan Condell, Computer Science Research Institute, Ulster University

Ulster University wins award for its AI dementia technology

Breaking Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Breaking Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Missing William Latimer

Urgent appeal to find pensioner William Latimer with 'early onset Dementia'

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breaking Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Actor Vicky McClure delivers an open letter to 10 Downing Street, London, demanding the Government urgently fulfil their promises on dementia. Picture date: Thursday January 19, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Beresford Hodge/PA Wire

Line Of Duty star warns Government that dementia research is being ‘neglected’

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

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7 things you may not know about dementia

Tracy Sloan with the infrared light therapy helmet that she tried to help improve her memory

Dementia: Infrared light therapy could be breakthrough for treatment

There have been more than 1,200 Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic.

36% of people whose deaths were linked to Covid-19 also had a form of dementia

These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

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