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Update on the Association Between Anticholinergics and Dementia Risk (BBC News / BMJ)

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new statistical study has confirmed an association between use of certain anticholinergic drugs (commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression, Parkinson’s Disease and bladder problems) and a heightened risk of developing dementia. Other anticholinergics, taken to treat hay … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Dementia? (BBC / Lancet / NHS Choices)

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers following nearly 2 million Canadians in Ontario over 11 years have discovered that living close to busy roads appears to be associated with a higher incidence of dementia. It is suggested that possibly 10% of dementia cases amongst … Continue reading →

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Developments in Dementia Research: From the Horses’ Mouths (NHS England / NIHR)

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Alistair Burns (NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older Peoples’ Mental Health), and Professor Martin Rossor (NIHR National Director for Dementia Research), discuss current issues and new approaches in dementia research, touching briefly upon some of … Continue reading →

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Join Dementia Research: Clinical Trials Matchmaker Service (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / BBC News)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website assists people with dementia to learn about, and become involved in, dementia research. A new enhancement to this service allows people with dementia (or their families / carers for example, acting on their behalf) … Continue reading →

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Interim “Big Picture” Review of Progress and Developments in the NHS (Department of Health)

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This document provides a brief summary of progress made against the Department of Health’s objectives, financial performance, people and major projects (in the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio) between April and September 2014. Full Text Link Reference Mid-year report 2014-15: … Continue reading →

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National Dementia Policy: Formation of Dementia Advisory Group (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge)

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health intends to publish a renewed “vision” for strategic direction, with plans up to 2020, on the future of dementia policy in England. It should be ready by early 2015. This will continue and extend existing … Continue reading →

Dementia Care, Patient Experience and Risk Reduction Are Priorities for World Dementia Council (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / WDC)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary It has been agreed at the World Dementia Council‘s third meeting in London (held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Friday October 17th 2014) that dementia care (i.e. health and social care) and risk reduction should be added … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Professor Martin Rossor: NIHR National Director for Dementia Research

Update on the Association Between Anticholinergics and Dementia Risk (BBC News / BMJ)

On the Road to Dementia? (BBC / Lancet / NHS Choices)

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