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Dementia

New shingles vaccine could delay the onset of dementia

The study found that Shingrix lowered the risk of dementia by 17%, which could have ‘significant implications for older adults and public health’

Dementia rates predicted to double by 2040, as experts urge ‘national conversation’ on funding

Around 900,000 people are thought to currently have dementia in the UK. According to this latest study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, this will rise to 1.7 million by 2040

Getting dementia diagnosis right, and in good time

The Alzheimer’s Society’s recent survey of Primary Care healthcare professionals showed that community nurses feel that they play a key role in initial assessments of people showing dementia symptoms,...

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