Category Archives: Dementia

Dementia is one of the most significant health crises of the 21st century

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Julia Manning

Guest Blog from Alzheimer’s Disease International Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Today, more than 46 million people are living with the disease. This number is set to almost double every 20 years, making the dementia one of … Continue reading →

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Greater system change is needed for dementia patients and this must start with education

Posted on May 2, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

A guest blog post by Professor June Andrews, Director of Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling The Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling has received a grant to build a “virtual dementia friendly acute hospital” from … Continue reading →

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