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Kilmarnock dementia resource centre celebrates 10th anniversary
Ayrshire News
As well as anniversary celebrations, the Kilmarnock centre will also be holding its annual Dementia Awareness Week concert tomorrow (Thursday).
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Charity Alzheimer Scotland call on people to hold Tea & Blether events
Alzheimer's disease
Pick a date between May 27 and June 2, a place and bring your favourite people together for “a chat, a cuppa and a slice of cake”.
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Scottish scientists find early Alzheimer's could be 'stopped' using common hormone
Universities and Colleges
Researchers at the University of Dundee have discovered that a small part of a hormone called leptin, which is present in everyone, can have dramatic effects on the brain.
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Tragic Scots boy, 10, dies after heartbreaking battle with childhood dementia
Dementia
Reece Mitchell spent his final moments 'surrounded with love' after fighting the rare condition for five years.
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Dentist reveals early Alzheimer's sign that is spotted in a person's mouth
Dementia
A leading dentist has revealed that poor oral hygiene could be an early warning sign that someone may be struggling with Alzheimer's disease.
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The football authorities should dig deep to help Scots footballers with dementia
Scottish Football Association
There is strong evidence linking the heading of footballs with dementia and it should be treated as an industrial injury.
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Scots football legend's widow calls for action amid £1billion dementia bill
Scottish Football Association
As charity reveals huge cost of caring for former footballers hit by dementia, tragic Frank Kopel's widow demands the game's bosses do more to help.
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Michael Mosley reveals pill he takes every day to 'ward off' cancer and dementia
Michael Mosley
The health guru usually only takes vitamin D in the winter, but is increasing this to all year round.
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Donald Trump's 'uncontrollable' behaviour in court 'consistent with dementia' symptoms
Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been seen repeatedly falling asleep in court during his hush money trial, with a psychologist now saying his behaviour is something that is very common with dementia patients.
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Humza Yousaf urged by STUC chief to protect footballers by classifying dementia as industrial injury
Dementia
EXCLUSIVE: Roz Foyer of the STUC has thrown her weight behind the campaign and warned it was "inexcusable" for the Scottish Government not to act.
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Two superfoods that can prevent dementia, reduce risk of dying early and help avoid cancer
Universities and Colleges
According to researchers, two food types can have a big impact on your overall health.
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Dementia risk may be raised by eating popular food, study suggests
Dementia
New research has found a link between high blood sugar levels and cognitive decline.
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Joe Kinnear dies at 77 after battle with dementia, family confirm
Dementia
The former Newcastle United manager and director of football was diagnosed with the illness in 2015.
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Scots man 'unable to recognise his own mum' amid devastating 10-year health battle
Dementia
Joe Fisher, 62, is "slowly forgetting anyone who was ever important" to him following a decade long battle with dementia.
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People over State Pension age with a long-term health condition could be due up to £434 each month
Attendance Allowance
People over State Pension age with any of these health issues could be due either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.
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Older people already claiming Attendance Allowance may be able to increase monthly payments by £143
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.5 million pensioners will receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week from April 8 to help with a long-term health condition.
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Dementia risk could be reduced by the human brain getting larger, experts say
Dementia
Since the 1930s, the surface area of a modern human brain has increased by around 15 per cent - meaning brain-related issues may be able to be avoided.
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Dementia risk could be lowered by taking common 15p supplement every day
Dementia
Scientists say that eating a diet rich in one specific nutrient can help to boost brain function, potentially cutting chances of developing dementia.
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People with a Blue Badge cannot park in these 11 places at any time of day
Disability benefits
Full list of where Blue Badge holders can and cannot park as a driver or passenger.
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Dying dementia patient left 'without food or water' at Scots hospital after fall
Dementia
The patient, who also suffered from bedsores due to a lack of care, was admitted to an NHS Grampian hospital after falling at a care home.
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Care firm HC-One Scotland axes three specialist dementia units in Lanarkshire
Dementia
They are shutting the Milnwood, Mossend and Orbiston units - which look after elderly people with the most advanced dementia needs - at the Hatton Lea care home in Bellshill.
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Daughter worries where vulnerable mum will end up as Scots dementia care unit faces axe
Dementia
The 83-year-old gran has advanced dementia and anxiety and this can cause her to behave in a variety of challenging ways.
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Care home firm axes vital Scots dementia units leaving patients' families floored
Dementia
HC-One Scotland are shutting Milnwood, Mossend and Orbiston units at atton Lea care home in in Bellshill.
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Cambuslang dementia club search for funding to extend services after successful start
Lanarkshire Charity
LEAP's Cambuslang dementia lunch club already has a waiting list despite launching this month resulting in the group searching for funding to accommodate the demand.
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