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Dementia

Have well informed discussions about dementia and its management.

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New drug proven to slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

Full data from the trial was published on Tuesday (29th November) in the New England Journal of Medicine.

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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World Alzheimer's Month and more

September sees a plethora of health awareness campaigns from dementia and mental health to heart health and arthritis and pharmacy teams can get involved.

01 Sep 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Lack of sleep increases dementia risk by 30 per cent

People who continuously sleep for six hours or less a night are roughly 30 per cent more likely to develop dementia.

29 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Antidepressant prescribing on the increase in England

The number of antidepressant drugs prescribed in England is on the rise according to new NHSBSA data.

10 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies go "way beyond" for dementia patients during pandemic

Community pharmacies have exceeded the usual expected level of service for dementia patients during the Covid-19 crisis, a new study suggests.

02 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Digital tech improves the lives of dementia sufferers and carers

A project that assessed the impact of digital technology on dementia found it can improve the lives of people.

 

22 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Support for dementia sufferers during Covid lockdown

A new information leaflet to support people living with dementia and their carers during the Covid-19 crisis is now available.

28 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Mild cognitive impairment and dementia

This CPD module provides an overview of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

17 Mar 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part one

The signs and symptoms, risk factors and progression of dementia.

18 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part two

The diagnosis of dementia and background on the condition.

18 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part three

The different approaches to managing dementia, including medication and complementary and alternative treatments.

18 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part four

The management of dementia, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and planning for the future.

18 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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