Pages tagged with: dementia
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New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities
Plymouth University news: Dementia is a growing issue, especially in rural communities where populations tend to be older. This new study will help to better understand dementia in the countryside and identify ways to people and services
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Insight into cells’ ‘self-eating’ process could pave the way for new dementia treatments
The study led by Dr Shouqing Luo focuses on autophagy ('self-eating'), and is published in the journal Nature Communications
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Dementia expert helps Premiership rugby players become Dementia Friends
Ian Sherriff has worked with Sale Sharks Rugby Club to unite against the condition
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Living with Dementia: Rural Issues and Solutions
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Living with Dementia: Rural Issues and Solutions. Research findings presentation. University of Plymouth, 9 November 2018.
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Blind veterans charity to benefit from Plymouth’s research expertise
A former Fleet Air Arm engineer for twenty five years turned social research champion has been named Chair of the research group in national charity Blind Veterans UK.
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National Memory Day
National Memory Day - the power of poetry and creative writing to improve the lives of those affected by memory loss - a partnership between Literature Works, University of Plymouth, The Poetry Archive and Alzheimer's Society and takes place on 18 May.
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Plymouth and the fight against dementia
University of Plymouth leads the way in the fight against dementia
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Report shows progress of UK airports in helping people with hidden disabilities
Ian Sherriff welcomes a new Civil Aviation Authority report, as it looks to support people with disabilities such as dementia, autism and hearing loss.
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What makes a community dementia friendly?
The University of Plymouth is furthering its world-leading work in dementia support after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Macau in China.
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‘Only five per cent of scams are ever reported – we all need to learn the signs’
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of National Trading Standards Scams Team, speaks at Plymouth International Dementia Conference, co-led by the University of Plymouth.
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Conference addresses dementia in the UK – and Far East
The annual Plymouth International Dementia Conference takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on 4 May 2018 with a full programme which covers everything from scams to technology, and how dementia is being addressed in China, Japan, Ireland, Greece and the UK.
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Short film aims to raise profile of the effects of early onset dementia
A film which seeks to highlight the effects if early onset dementia is to be premiered during a free event supported by the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth