Press office news tagged dementia
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Report shows progress of UK airports in helping people with hidden disabilities
Ian Sherriff welcomes a new Civil Aviation Authority report, as it looks to support people with disabilities such as dementia, autism and hearing loss.
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What makes a community dementia friendly?
The University of Plymouth is furthering its world-leading work in dementia support after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Macau in China.
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‘Only five per cent of scams are ever reported – we all need to learn the signs’
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of National Trading Standards Scams Team, speaks at Plymouth International Dementia Conference, co-led by the University of Plymouth.
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Conference addresses dementia in the UK – and Far East
The annual Plymouth International Dementia Conference takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on 4 May 2018 with a full programme which covers everything from scams to technology, and how dementia is being addressed in China, Japan, Ireland, Greece and the UK.
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Short film aims to raise profile of the effects of early onset dementia
A film which seeks to highlight the effects if early onset dementia is to be premiered during a free event supported by the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth
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National report on airport accessibility
A report analysing UK airports’ accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility restrictions has been published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – and is endorsed by a key player in dementia care from the University of Plymouth.
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Music sessions can help millions who struggle to speak to lead a richer life, study suggests
Music could be used to transform the lives of millions of people with learning difficulties, dementia, strokes, brain damage and autism and their families, according to a research project from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Music Zone
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Plymouth expert plays role in national dementia conference
Plymouth University news: Ian Sherriff joined a prestigious panel of leading dementia health and social care experts
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Flies the key to studying the causes of dementia
Plymouth University news: Researchers have studied proteins in the brains of fruit flies (similar to those in humans) to gain a better understanding of the causes of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases
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Winners of National Memory Day writing competition announced
Plymouth University news: The winners of the dementia writing competition which sits at the heart of National Memory Day, have been announced
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World’s first wiki poem devoted to dementia
Plymouth University news: With online contributions from a wide variety of people touched by dementia, "Coming Back to Me" is the world's first wiki poem devoted to dementua
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National Memory Day dementia writing competition shortlist announced
Plymouth University news: More than 1300 entries to the National Memory Day dementia writing competition from around the world have been assessed and the shortlist announced