‘Surprising’ study suggests exercise may make dementia worse
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‘Surprising’ study suggests exercise may make dementia worse

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/05/16/surprising-study-suggests-exercise-may-make-dementia-worse/ By Sarah Knapton, science editor Exercise does not slow down mental decline and may even make dementia worse, a new study suggests. dementia worse, a new study suggests. Oxford University found that people with mild to moderate dementia who went to the gym twice a week for up to 90 minutes went downhill faster than those who…

Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk
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Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/25/some-antidepressants-linked-to-dementia-risk By Sarah Boseley Health editor Scientists say doctors should consider weaning patients with depression, Parkinsons or bladder problems off anticholinergic drugs Some antidepressants and bladder medicines could be linked to dementia, according to a team of scientists who are calling for doctors to think about “de-prescribing” them where possible. Tricyclic antidepressants such…

Hospitals miss dementia even when already diagnosed
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Hospitals miss dementia even when already diagnosed

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/24/hospitals-miss-dementia-even-already-diagnosed/ By Laura Donnelly, health editor  Dementia is being missed by hospital doctors in four in ten cases, research shows. The study by University College London Hospital found medical staff are routinely treating patients without realising that they had been diagnosed with dementia. Researchers said the failure to properly record their illness meant vulnerable elderly…

Dementia patients restrained with controversial techniques – report
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Dementia patients restrained with controversial techniques – report

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: By Denis Campbell Methods such as raising bed bars and putting walking aids out of reach leave elderly people stressed, says government-funded research Hospital staff are sometimes confining patients with dementia to bed through controversial “containment and restraint” techniques, new government-funded research reveals. The findings, paid for by the National Institute…

Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?
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Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/social-life-blog/2018/apr/11/rementia-possible-reverse-symptoms-early-stage-dementia By Jackie Pool From recalling names to relearning how to make tea, occupational therapists can help people with dementia regain functions As we get better at living longer, the number of people living with dementia rises. Globally, an estimated 46.8 million people live with the condition. But dementia has not always been understood in the…