Tag Archives: dementia
Antibiotics prescription raises risk of depression
LOS ANGELES: We must stop treating antibiotics ‘like sweets’, a government-commissioned report warned last week.
The report, by economist Lord Jim O’Neill, said misuse of the drugs is ‘teaching’ superbugs to resist even powerful antibiotics.
Such bugs as Clostridium difficile are estimated to account for 700,000 Read More »
Dementia board game sparks conversation across generations
NEW YORK: Call to Mind is a unique game which helps care workers, family members and friends understand the thinking, likes and dislikes of someone with dementia, both as the game is played and in everyday interactions.
The inspiration behind the game came from sisters Angela Read More »
New arts and health approach at Maltings
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Farnham Maltings has launched a new Arts & Health program for people of all ages, expanding on the success of its Arts & Elders scheme.
While Arts & Elders focused on activities for ages 65 and over, the Arts & Health strand aims to Read More »
Man with MS helps design groundbreaking brain research centre
DALLAS: For David Humphrey, playing a key role in the creation of a world class brain research centre brings personal as well as professional satisfaction.
The 40-year-old from Newport, who works for BAM Construction in Cardiff, was design manager for the new Cardiff University Brain Read More »