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Dryburgh on birdie mission for Alzheimer’s Society in women's major

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Fresh figures reveal urgent demand for dementia care across Scotland

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New data reveals urgent demand for dementia care across Scotland

More than 850,000 people in the UK have dementia

The 11 risk factors to 'strongly predict' whether person will develop dementia

A woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease looks at an old picture (Picture: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images)

Alzheimer's breakthrough shows the value of science

Self reflection has been credited with helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Ten minutes of self reflection could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, study s...

Edinburgh actor and Scottish panto legend Arron Usher

Edinburgh actor goes off the deep end in dementia charity swim

Professor Kate Sang, Edinburgh Business School

Exasperating double whammy for unpaid carers - Professor Kate Sang

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

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Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

People who are overweight in early adult life may be more at risk from dementia. Picture: John Devlin

Overweight people in early life may be more prone to dementia

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

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Older people with memory problems can find it tricky to keep an eye on their blood sugars. Picture: Contributed

Monitors could help elderly with diabetes

Guy Fawkes night is approaching but you will not be able to buy fireworks from Sainsbury's.

Major supermarket confirms it will not sell fireworks in Scotland this year

These lanyards are bright green in colour and decorated with a sunflower design (Photo: RNIB)

This is what it means if you see someone wearing a sunflower lanyard

The study is the first to show there could be specific demntia risk genes that only affect women.

Sex-specific genes could hold key to Alzheimer ID

Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning

Dementia signs: Hearing loss could indicate increased risk

Louisa Davidson, training at the Straad, Bute.

Bute woman’s marathon effort to fight dementia

Just one hour of social interaction a week can make a difference. Picture: TSPL

Social interaction boost for patients with dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

Manuela Atzori, 39, had boarded a flight from London Stansted to Glasgow. (Photo: Getty)

Autistic woman '˜led away from easyJet flight by police'

Edinburgh University Medical School. Researchers will join a UK-wide team investigating dementia. Picture: TSPL

Edinburgh researchers join Â£250m dementia project

Scotmid has made a record-breaking fundraising effort for Alzheimers charities. Picture: Contributed

Scotmid Co-op smashes personal best for Alzheimer charities

Terry Jones has been diagnosed with dementia
Picture: Chris Pizzello

Monty Python star Terry Jones dementia diagnosis

Angela Rippon recently revealed that she has edited her will over the fears she might suffer from Dementia later in life. Picture: BBC Pictures

Elspeth Paget: Power of Attorney really key to peace of mind

Angela Rippon appears in a programme about dementia. Picture: BBC

People with symptoms of dementia '˜fear seeing doctor'

People who ate a healthier, Mediterranean-style diet, with lots of fresh veg, had larger brains. Picture: Getty

Mediterranean diet slows the brain drain

Heather McDonald is two launch two new craft beers at ale fayre this month. Picture: Wooha

Nairn-based WooHa to launch lighter shade of pale ale

A simple phone call to a specialist helpline can make carers feel less isolated and give them much-needed support at tough times when dealing with a loved ones dementia

Depression and exhaustion common for dementia carers

Debate about healthcare costs recognised the need for people to live in their homes. Picture: Ian Georgeson

A place for improving life for ageing population

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Kevin Whatley wants better care for dementia patients

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Dementia sufferers face lottery of diagnosis

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Families urged to look for dementia

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Max Bygraves’ son releasing father’s Christmas hit for charity

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Dementia drugs use could be halved

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£335k for Alzheimer’s researcher

Scotland streets ahead of rest of UK for dementia diagnosis

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Drugs that slow down Alzheimer’s underused

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Test spots dementia ten years early

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Charities are attacked over experiments experiments

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Light at the end of the tunnel in search for Alzheimer's cure
A NEW technique which uses light to scan for early signs of Alzheimer's could help lead to new treatments for the disease.

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Modelling brief is best bra none for 'real' Angie

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Call for more home care for sufferers of dementia

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Fat link to dementia risk

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Scientists find beer belly link to Alzheimer's

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Dr Dan Nightingale on dementia

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