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Every parent’s nightmare as two year old diagnosed with Dementia

A new blood test might spot women at risk of getting dementia up to 25 years before any signs appear, according to a major study. This could change how doctors spot and handle the illness early on. The test looks for higher levels of a protein called p-tau217 in the blood, which is linked to brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia... (Audio Available – 845 words – 4 minute read time)

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New Blood test shows promise of identifying Dementia in women decades in advance

A new blood test might spot women at risk of getting dementia up to 25 years before any signs appear, according to a major study. This could change how doctors spot and handle the illness early on. The test looks for higher levels of a protein called p-tau217 in the blood, which is linked to brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia... (Audio Available – 845 words – 4 minute read time)

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Post Meal Sugar and possible increased Dementia risks

What happens to your blood sugar after a meal might have a bigger effect on your brain health in later life than many people realise. Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that sharp rises in glucose levels following meals are linked... (Audio Available – 639 words – 3 minute read time)

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The Benefits of GPS Tracking Devices for People Living with Dementia

Living with dementia can bring many challenges, not just for the person affected but also for their family and carers. One of the most worrying issues is wandering, where someone might leave home and become lost or disoriented... (Audio Available – 702 words – 4 minute read time)

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The UK’s youngest dementia sufferer dies aged just 24

Andre Yarham, a young man from Norfolk, became one of Britain’s youngest people to face dementia when he was diagnosed just before his 23rd birthday. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 24 on 27th December, only days after… (Audio available – 419 words – 2 minute read time)