Dementia

Unpaid Carers Attending an Expressive Arts Session at The Eric Liddell Community

CARERS WEEK: THE ERIC LIDDELL COMMUNITY SHINES A LIGHT ON THE INVALUABLE ROLE UN...

Unpaid Carers Attending an Expressive Arts Session at The Eric Liddell Community

Carers Week: The Eric Liddell Community shines a light on the invaluable role un...

Colleagues from Dobbies in Edinburgh set off on a 25-mile fundraising walk for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Dobbies’ fundraising walk raises nearly £4k for Alzheimer’s Research UK

New centre will help people with dementia benefit from outdoors

Edinburgh charity The Eric Liddell Community will host two dementia events in the coming weeks.

City care charity to host dementia events

Martin Lynch.

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

Sporting Memories volunteer high-fives a participant

New Sports Reminiscence Club to launch at Meadowbank to combat loneliness and su...

Dementia UK invites the nation to make Time for a Cuppa to help families facing dementia.

Make time for a cuppa to help families facing dementia

Hearts and Hibs stars will join forces this weekend

Hearts and Hibs heroes to lace up boots again as they join forces

Dobbies Garden Centres has announced Alzheimer’s Research UK as its new National Charity Partner

Dobbies’ Edinburgh store to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK as garden ce...

Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

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

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

Care UK’s Cairdean House, Lauder Lodge, and Murrayside are hosting dementia events

Dementia or simply old age? Edinburgh care homes to host advice events

Charities face 'inevitable closure' unless council agrees to fund them

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

Edinburgh City Chambers, off the Royal Mile. Picture: Getty Images

Health charities dodge funding cuts but long-term funding crisis looms

The Ripple Project charity tackles poverty and inequality in Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny in Edinburgh

Here's what cuts to support of vulnerable will mean

'Cuts will mean charities close and vulnerable people lose services'

Xander Irvine was killed in the Morningside crash

FAI recommends change in law on older drivers after toddler's death

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

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

Xander Irvine, who was killed in a crash in Morningside last year.

Elderly driver who killed toddler may have had undiagnosed dementia

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

3 Things Not to Say to Someone Living With Dementia

Dementia Action Week 2024: The Average Cost Of Dementia Care In Edinburgh Totals...

David Moore, 65, from Carrick Knowe in Edinburgh has been found in Barcelona after going missing for more than 24 hours, and has been taken to hospital.

Dementia sufferer missing in Barcelona found and taken to hospital

Many believe there are still too many misconceptions about dementia
Eight in 10 adults believe dementia is still misunderstood, according to research.
Lucy Brimble

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

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

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

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

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

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?

Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Coronation Street star is suffering with 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)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

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

The number of deaths from dementia and other age-related conditions fell 5% in Scotland last year
Pic: Getty

Number of deaths from dementia fall by 5% in Scotland

Sir Sean Connery accompanied by his wife, Micheline at his investiture at the Palace of Holyrood.

Sir Sean Connery’s widow donates $1m to help find dementia cure

Edinburgh actor and Scottish panto legend Arron Usher

Edinburgh actor goes off the deep end in dementia charity swim

Dementia specialist nurse, Lindsay White, will be leading the new clinics-based service.

GPs to host new dementia service for patients

Challenging the mind with puzzles and quizzes can help to slow the progression of dementia

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

Steve Thompson is one of the ex-international rugby players taking legal action against RFU (Getty)

Symptoms of early onset dementia - and why the disease affects rugby players

Nurses dressed in PPE picture: JPI Media

More deaths recorded in last four months compared to previous winter

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...

Smartwatch could 'revolutionise' detection of dementia

One million Brits over 40 will be given a smartwatch to test their risk of demen...

Edinburgh's population has increased by four times the national average

Edinburgh's population booming despite Scotland's low birth rate