Daily Archives: 01/05/2016

Charities’ Pledge sees Funding for Landmark Dementia Research Institute Soar to £250 million

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A quarter of a billion pounds has been pledged towards the UK’s first ever Dementia Research Institute (DRI), as 2 major UK charities announced £100 million of new investment yesterday. Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK have both pledged £50 … Continue reading →

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Police Urge Caution over Doorstep Deals

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Staffordshire Police have warned residents to be on their guard when arranging to meet people they do business with online. The alert came after a woman was robbed of two mobile phones by two men who called at her home … Continue reading →

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Dementia Loved Ones Benefit from Visits

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Spending time with loved ones with dementia is important even after they fail to recognise the faces of friends and family, a dementia charity says. A survey found that 42% of the public think there is no point in keeping … Continue reading →

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