NEW YORK: New data confirms a profound link between these two diseases of the brain. Having a stroke more than doubles the risk of developing dementia. Out of every 100 stroke patients without a past history of dementia, 16 are likely to develop dementia after their Read More »

NEW YORK: The new hypothesis suggests that beta-amyloid protein is part of the body’s immune response to pathogens as varied as those that cause cold sores, Lyme disease or HIV. It appears to act as a natural antibiotic, but it can cause damage when the immune Read More »

NEW YORK: I hadn’t expected a group of women in their 70s in a library to be so boisterous. Nora has recited a ribald verse about a well-known current politician, with bright-eyed relish, while Jill offers wry self-mockery at her continuing failure to finish War and Read More »

NEW YORK: An innovative indoor garden has been created for older people and those living with dementia at Bupa’s Wyndford Locks Care Home.

The home in Mayhill has converted a previously under-used space into a relaxing and comfortable garden environment, complete with an astro-turf hedge, sky Read More »