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WHO Guidelines on Dementia Prevention (BBC News / WHO)

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. This follows earlier related guidance and consensus statements from other bodies, nationally and internationally, which recommend the adoption of healthy lifestyles for healthier … Continue reading →

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The Estimated Health Impact of Poor Diets (BBC News / Lancet / NHS Digital)

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

Summary Poor diet has been estimated to be a bigger killer than smoking. Malnutrition (resulting from poor quality diets) may play a role in one in five premature deaths world-wide; an estimated 11 million people. The most dangerous diets contain: … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Consumption Associated With Small Decrease in Risk of Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (BBC News / JAD)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Eating mushrooms more than twice a week appears to be associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). “Our cross-sectional data support the potential role of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in delaying neurodegeneration”. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading →

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Plans for Meeting the Dementia Challenge by 2020 (DHSC)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 (2015) involved over 50 commitments for making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and public dementia awareness in general. Feedback was subsequently collected, during 2018, concerning developments … Continue reading →

Draft Quality Standard Update on Dementia: For Consultation (NICE)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a draft quality standard on dementia prevention, and the assessment, management and health and social care support for persons living with dementia. It is expected to help drive … Continue reading →

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The Health Benefits of Fibre (BBC News / Lancet)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies indicates that consumption of dietary fibre (roughage) confers many health benefits. Comparison of health outcomes between the highest consumers of dietary fibre (versus the lowest) suggests that there is between 15-30% … Continue reading →

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More on the NHS Long Term Plan (DHSC / NHS England / BBC News / NAO / King’s Fund)

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

Summary The NHS Long Term Plan was released earlier this week. The plan is backed by the commitment of an extra £20.5 billion funding for the NHS per year. “The 10-year plan includes measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes … Continue reading →

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