Dementia

David Shorrock sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman who suffered from advanced dementia at a residential home in Hyndburn

Care worker sexually assaulted woman with advanced dementia

Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

Watch: Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

A Lancashire man has pleaded guilty to neglecting his 94-year-old mother

Man pleads guilty to neglecting 94-year-old mother who had dementia

Flu cases have risen at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Doctor who punched a dementia patient in the head is struck off

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The numbers of people diagnosed with dementia has soared.

Signs of dementia as NHS urge families to look out for these symptoms

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

The Sabrina Team at the National Care Awards 2024

Local dementia nurses named best care team in the UK - this is why

Families and loved ones of people living with dementia in Lancashire will have the chance to get expert advice as part of an ongoing series of workshops by Sandstone Care Group

Dementia doesn’t just affect the individual, it's also hard for family

A litany of accusations against Eugenia Mujima Ugwoaga were submitted to the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Nurse who hit vulnerable dementia patient struck off

Dr Anthony Aggidis and the brain of a fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The red shows where Tau is building up in clusters along the neurons

Lancashire scientists make breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Kevin ‘Kev’ Button, who lives with dementia at HC-One’s Meadow Bank Care Home in Bamber Bridge received a blessing with his long-term partner Allison Gallacher to celebrate their love for each other as part of World Alzheimer’s Month.

Care home resident with dementia holds blessing ceremony with partner

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active
This Saturday, 9am marks the 20th anniversary of the global phenomenon known as parkrun.
Professor Robert Thomas

Human remains found on an industrial estate in Darwen have been identified as John Hawthornthwaite

ID of remains solves 23 year mystery of what happened to missing OAP

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Leyland Rotary President, Jim Costello, meeting the Drumming4Dementia group

Leyland Rotary helping local good causes

John Yates paid £105 for a one-night stay at a private home in Clitheroe advertised on Booking.com (Credit: John Yates / SWNS)

I booked a home to attend a wedding only to find out it had been sold

Lancashire's Diane Carson will be competing the Tough Mudder alongside her son Ross, as well as Mollie, Jasmine, Miles, Zack, Kyra, Anthony, Johnny and Aubrey. Credit: BBC

Lancs Traitors star reunites with co-stars to take on challenge

Gary Neville officially opens the extension at the £2m Ribble Valley Care Home in Sawley

Gary Neville opens extension at care home as part of £2m investment

Loose Women star Coleen feared she was suffering from scary condition

Sandybrook, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen

Failing Lancashire care home placed into Special Measures

Dr Xowi Mwimbi claimed he acted in self-defence when he punched the vulnerable patient

Doctor found guilty of punching dementia patient at Blackpool Vic

Life saving Preston charity tackling loneliness epidemic with a brew

Christopher Pohl wound down the window of his car and begged his estranged wife to "come home"

Pensioner's attempt to repair marriage almost lands him in jail
A desperate Blackpool pensioner's attempt to repair his shattered 57-year marriage almost landed him in jail.
Sean Gleaves

St Saviour's headmaster for nearly 30 years, the late Ellis Martland.

Tributes to "devoted" headteacher who spent nearly 30 years at school

The Beeches Care Home, Coppull

Chorley care home put in Special Measures by watchdog

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Preston care home resident with dementia died after being repeatedly punched for climbing into the wrong bed

Dementia patient died after being punched for climbing into wrong bed

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Local community invited to UCLan event to learn more about Dementia developments and speak to experts. Image: David Sinclair on Unsplash

Public invited to free drop-in event on dementia treatment and research

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?

Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

Sessions will run from September to December.

New Dementia Friendly Gardening club begins around Preston

John Owens from Chorley was diagnosed with dementia in December

‘It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill’

Andrew Leeming

New scheme aims to Boost resilience among Lancashire firms

These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

The only way that Liz can see her mother June is through her bedroom window at the Penwortham care home

"She is going to wither away until she doesn't know who we are": Concerns grow o...