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Healthy Lifestyles May Partially Help Offset Genetic Risk Factors for Dementia (BBC News / JAMA / Bazian)

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Persons in the UK Biobank study were followed over time to discover whether pursuing a healthy lifestyle (not smoking, regular physical activity, healthy diet and moderate alcohol consumption) might be associated with lower risk of developing dementia regardless of predisposing genetic risk factors. Statistically, favourable (“healthy”) lifestyles … Continue reading →

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Consumption of Sugary Drinks Associated With Higher Cancer Risk? (BBC News / BMJ / Bazian)

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juices and fizzy pops, appear to increase the risk of cancer (very slightly). Full Text Link Reference Gallagher, J. (2019). Are sugary drinks causing cancer? London: BBC Health News, July 11th 2019. This relates … Continue reading →

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Estimated Burden of Alcohol-Related Care in NHS Hospitals (BBC News / Addiction / Bazian)

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Alcohol-related medical conditions cost the NHS in the UK roughly £3.5 billion per year. One in five UK hospital patients drink alcohol harmfully, according to a recent study. Full Text Link Reference Alcohol abuse affects one in five UK … Continue reading →

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UK Longevity Council and Government’s Ageing Society Grand Challenge (DHSC / BEIS)

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The UK Longevity Council has been established, with the aim to: “ …advise how best to use innovations in technology, products and services to improve the lives of our ageing population”. Full Text Link Reference Experts to help UK … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Reflections on Social Care Sustainability (BBC News / ADASS)

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Local authorities will spend £22.5 billion in 2019-20 on social services for older people and younger adults with disabilities, representing an increase of £400 million over spending in the previous year. An Association of Directors of Adult Social Services … Continue reading →

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More on the Association Between Anticholinergics and Dementia Risk (BBC News / JAMA Internal Medicine / Bazian / BJCP)

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Fresh research appears to confirm the association between the use of anticholinergic drugs (prescribed for the treatment of depression, epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease and bladder problems) and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD). Statistical research … Continue reading →

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Interim NHS People Plan (NHS Improvement / BBC News)

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Interim NHS People Plan, formerly the Workforce Implementation Plan promised in the NHS Long Term Plan, covers staffing levels, recruitment and education issues. It also states a commitment to making the NHS the best place to work; to … Continue reading →

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