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NATIONWIDE and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to the Nationwide branch in Warrington this month - offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people ...

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Semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, may lower dementia risk in diabetics, with stronger effects in older adults and women. The findings are based on data from nearly 1.7 million people.

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Someone with dementia might keep wearing heavy sweaters out of routine or neglect to hydrate, even during a heatwave. She continued: "Don't wait for them to say they're thirsty - they often won't.

Assessment of Language Function in Dementia David F. Tang-Wai, MDCM, FRCPC; Naida L. Graham, PhD Disclosures Geriatrics and Aging. 2008;11 (2):103-110. 0 ...