Dementia

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

Exploratory endpoints included assessments of blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, and additional markers for pre-diabetes

Ad Feature Trial reports findings on cognitive function in dementia patients

Lesley Potter, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, is taking part in the scheme

Bedfordshire branches of Nationwide to host free pop-up dementia clinics

Take a break from care – and be sure your loved ones are in safe hands

Ad Feature Bedford care home looks beyond the dementia diagnosis

Members of the local community joined us at Clarendon House to take part in the Virtual Dementia Tour and gain valuable insight into the lived experience of dementia.

Dementia Bus arrives at Clarendon House Care Home

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Dementia UK invites the nation to make Time for a Cuppa to help families facing dementia.

Make Time for a Cuppa to help families facing dementia

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Watch: Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The numbers of people diagnosed with dementia has soared.

Signs of dementia as NHS urge families to look out for these symptoms
New NHS data reveals that more people than ever before have a dementia diagnosis 🩺
Sarah McCann

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Bedford's Julie Robins and fellow Music24 service user, Geoff, at Abbey Road Studios

Bedford music charity records at Abbey Road Studios

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

King Charles

Why King Charles eats avocados: a nutritional expert explains benefits

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

Vintage Tearoom at Blakelands Lodge Care Home

Blakelands Lodge invites community to Dementia Café in conjunction with World Al...

The Love Your Ears campaign is encouraging people aged 40-65 to get a free hearing test

Bedfordshire midlifers urged to take free test to help reduce dementia risk

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Breaking 1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Residents and staff from the three care homes for vulnerable adults managed by Lomack Health Ltd.

Walkers with learning disabilities raise cash for dementia awareness

Woman with her head pin her hands. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Hundreds in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes living with early onset dementia

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Breaking Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Breaking Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

(L - R) Tibbs Co-Founders Jeni Melia, Sarah Russell CEO, Margaret-Anne Tibbs and Speaker, Teepa Snow

More than 300 people attend charity's first ever dementia conference in Bedford

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease were the leading cause of death in 2022 amongst UK citizens
Will Millar

Breaking Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Breaking Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

1,643 deaths were registered in Bedford in 2022 – down from 1,782 the year before

Fewer Bedford deaths registered in 2022 than in any year since pandemic began

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breaking Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

This is why your hearing could indicate if you have dementia Helen Johnson

Pat French

Bedford grandmother with dementia brings joy with patriotic song

Pat French

Grandmother with dementia finds voice with Remembrance Sunday hymn

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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Pet memory loss: this is how you can tell if your cat or dog could have dementia

15 medical myths debunked

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Reporter Catherine Varney takes a virtual tour to experience what it is like for people who suffer with dementia,

VIDEO: Dementia... for eight minutes

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