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Lack of care leaves dementia patients trapped in hospital

PostedJanuary 22, 2020

The Alzheimer’s Society, a charity for people with dementia, has highlighted the need for change after it was revealed that thousands of dementia patients are being left in hospitals due...

Why you should become a Dementia Friend

PostedOctober 15, 2019

Ashtons Legal’s medical negligence team have recently become Dementia Friends after undergoing the fantastic training programme created by Alzheimer’s Society. The Dementia Friends initiative was launched by Alzheimer’s Society in...

Power of Attorney – a gentle guide for those diagnosed with dementia (and their family)

PostedDecember 20, 2018

For years, the worry of cancer was one of the UK’s biggest health concerns. Now, another devastating disease has taken its place at the top of the list of diagnoses...

Simplified system will safeguard Dementia sufferers

PostedOctober 5, 2009

One in three people over 65 will die with dementia and many are leaving it too late to appoint someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf. Latest statistics...