Dementia

Dancing, hay bales and a day filled with fun at Hawthorns for Cowboy Day.

Care home residents enjoy a Cowboy Day party - complete with pony!

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

Author Michael Booth with a copy of his new novel titled Forget Me Not.

New chapter for dementia campaigner Michael as he pens mystery novel

The new leaflet Michael has created

Hartlepool man uses his experience of dementia to help others

Sarah Parkin, Home Administrator at HC-One’s Stoneleigh Care Home after having her hair shaved off

County Durham care home colleague braves the shave to raises over £1,000 for Alz...

Martin Lynch.

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

Dementia UK is running its 16th annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise vital funds for families affected by dementia.

Make Time for a Cuppa to help families facing dementia

Sarah Parkin, Home Administrator at HC-One’s Stoneleigh Care Home

County Durham care home colleague set to brave the shave to raise funds for Alzh...

Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

Watch: Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

BHC

Birtley care home thanks fantastic activities team

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

The numbers of people diagnosed with dementia has soared.

Signs of dementia as NHS urge families to look out for these symptoms

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 dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime
Here are a dental expert’s tips on maintaining a healthy mouth.
Professor Robert Thomas

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

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

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

Breaking Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

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

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?

Breaking Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Breaking Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health
Emma says Bruce’s youngest daughter Evelyn has been his rock after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023.
Ayaan Ali

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

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

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

English footballer of Leeds United, Alan Peacock at the England team training session, UK, 19th October 1965. (Photo by M. Stroud/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough, Leeds and England legend confirms he is suffering from dementia a...

Huge rise looming in dementia numbers

Hartlepool facing huge dementia challenge

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...

This is why your hearing could indicate if you have dementia

Cheryl Laycock in action

Hartlepool woman hits the road as tribute to dad

Around 1,800 people aged 65 and over are predicted to be living with dementia in Hartlepool by 2030. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Almost 1,800 people in Hartlepool predicted to have dementia by 2030

Do you know the signs to look out for?

Look for depression and dementia signs in loved ones at Christmas, expert urges

An estimated 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK.

What is dementia and how can you reduce your risk?

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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