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Rosalynn Carter dead at 96 as former First Lady and wife of Jimmy Carter passes away
politics
Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as US president, passed away on Sunday.
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Free Sporting Memories club set to launch in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead
Sporting Memories are opening a new club on Thursday, November 16 and are looking for members and session supporters.
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New Attendance Allowance claim form tips could help older people get up to £407 each month
Attendance Allowance
The Independent Age charity shares essential tips for filling in the Attendance Allowance claim form.
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First signs of dementia aside from memory loss as doctor warns what to look out for
Dementia
A dementia expert has issued a warning over the early signs of dementia that are less commonly known.
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Psychiatrist's dementia warning for anyone who turns volume up on headphones
Dementia
Proper hearing prevents unnecessary confusion that can impact memory and brain function.
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Governments need to dig deep to make dementia blood test a reality
Dementia
Record View says with the growing number of dementia sufferers, the drain on the NHS is set to become massive and that is why a quicker diagnosis is vital to get all the care in place early.
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Nurse at Scots care home suspended after telling dementia patient "you will f****** die tonight"
Dementia
Chan Chi Keung, who worked at the Braemount Nursing Care Home in Paisley which looks after people with dementia, also admitted telling a second OAP to “f*** off”.
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'Distressing' dementia symptoms worsen around Bonfire Night as charity issues warning
Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is just around the corner but the celebrations can cause distress for those with dementia, according to experts from Dementia UK.
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"Serious incident" at Ayrshire care home prompts healthcare investigation
Ayrshire News
The incident happened in early September but it is only now that the details have emerged.
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Older people with any of these 55 health issues could be due up to £407 each month
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving extra financial help through Attendance Allowance.
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Full list of people who may automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme
Disability
If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.
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Dementia risk may be lowered by improving one daily habit in old age, new study claims
Dementia
New research has uncovered the benefits of getting a good night's rest for brain health.
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Dementia risk found to be reduced by one food often eaten at breakfast
Dementia
Including certain foods containing fats called triglycerides could reduce your risk of developing dementia, a study has found.
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'I'm an Alzheimer's expert - here are some key signs that your brain is in trouble'
Alzheimer's disease
The expert took to social media to warn people of some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's.
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Taking Viagra could slash Alzheimer's disease risks by 60%, study finds
Dementia
A new study has revealed how Viagra could reduce the risks of dementia in men and women.
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Four early dementia warning signs spotted in the way you walk
Dementia
There are certain early signs of the disease that may be noticed in the way a person walks, including pace and sense of direction.
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Dementia risk factor in people with ADHD 'three times higher', new study finds
Dementia
Researchers urged healthcare professionals working with older adults to monitor ADHD symptoms
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Dementia risk 'cut' by one specific fruit that could make you live 'five years longer'
Dementia
Having this juicy fruit as a snack could help cut your dementia risk significantly and also reduce the risk of fatty liver disease.
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Florence Pugh joins Sir Jackie Stewart’s dementia charity as ambassador in race to find cure
Dementia
Florence joined Sir Jackie, 84, at Silverstone in July at the British Grand Prix and was moved after hearing his story as well as those of others affected by the condition.
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People of State Pension age with a long-term health condition could be due up to £101 each week
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance payments are tax-free and paid alongside State Pension payments.
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New calls to issue Blue Badge automatically to more people with hidden conditions
Disability
An online petition is calling for people with Parkinson’s to automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme.
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Dementia risk 'could depend on ethnicity' as specific health conditions increase risk
Universities and Colleges
Health conditions that are risk factors are more prevalent in different ethnicity groups.
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Early Alzheimer's disease warning sign when walking discovered in new study
Alzheimer's disease
A symptom that may be noticed when walking has been linked to Alzheimer's following a recent study carried out by experts at the University College London.
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Health experts share common condition that can 'double' chances of developing dementia
Dementia
It's estimated that there are over 994,000 people in the UK suffering from dementia, with no cure at the moment.
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