New scheme launched as police reveal more than 40 people with dementia have been reported missing in the past year in the Highlands
More than 40 people with dementia were reported missing in the Highlands last year.
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Craig Brown backs SFA heading ban for kids and reveals how Billy McNeill used to practice 50 times a day
Former Scotland and Aberdeen manager Craig Brown has backed the Scottish Football Association's move towards a ban on heading in the under-12s game.
Stewart: Much more money needs to be spent on dementia research
The leader of the study looking at the risk of dementia among footballers says the funding from the Football Association and Professional Footballers’ Association to date has not covered the cost of the research, and is “a drop in the ocean” compared to what will be needed to get a deeper understanding of the issue.
FIELD study leader wants restrictions on heading at all levels
Heading in football should be reduced in the professional game, not just in the under-12s, according to the leader of an influential study which found an increased risk of brain disease among footballers.
Why is the Scottish FA planning to ban heading for under-12s?
The Scottish Football Association is said to be set to announce a ban for Under-12s from heading the ball during training because of the links between football and dementia.
Campaigners welcome SFA’s move to ban children from heading balls
Campaigners have welcomed the Scottish Football Association’s move towards a ban on heading in the under-12s game.
Scottish FA praised for move towards banning heading for under-12s
The Scottish Football Association’s move towards a ban on heading in the under-12s game are a “positive step” according to campaigner Dawn Astle, who hopes other governing bodies follow its lead.
Scottish FA set to ban children under the age of 12 from heading in training
Children could be banned from heading the ball in Scotland due to links between football and dementia, it was reported today.
New technology to benefit people with dementia
Councillors have praised an innovative scheme to help pensioners in the early stages of dementia.
New project to assist people with dementia in Aberdeenshire with artificial intelligence technology
Aberdeenshire pensioners in the early stages of dementia could soon be assisted by new artificial intelligence technology to stay independent for longer.
Top doctor praises football clubs for helping fans with dementia
One of England’s top doctors says community schemes run by professional football clubs for people with dementia will help extend and improve lives.
VIDEO: Fighting Alzheimer’s with football memories
There are some sporting moments you can never forget.
Christmas TV repeats could help people with dementia, says NHS
Reruns of Christmas classics such as The Snowman and It’s A Wonderful Life could help the memories of people with dementia, according to the NHS.
‘Wearable glucose monitors may benefit people with diabetes and memory problems’
Older people with diabetes and memory problems would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors, a study suggests.
Refs chief expected to back sparing use of pitchside VAR monitors at PL meeting
Referees’ chief Mike Riley is set to argue the case for continuing to use pitchside monitors sparingly when he makes a VAR presentation to Premier League chairmen on Thursday.
Youth football bosses advise heading ban for players under 11
Children under the age of 11 should avoid heading the ball, according to new advice for clubs from the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA).
Premier League exploring whether academy players should be banned from heading
The Premier League is looking into whether academy players of a certain age should be banned from heading a football and have emailed all 20 clubs in the wake of a recent study into the link between the sport and dementia.
Dementia charity to screen new campaign film in Aberdeen
A new campaign hosted by Alzheimer Scotland is aiming to highlight the challenges people living with dementia face.
Kilimanjaro trek raises £10,000 for dementia cafes in north-east
A father-and-son duo have raised more than £10,000 for a local charity.
Former Emmerdale star John Middleton leads hundreds on Memory Walk
John Middleton led a walk for Alzheimer’s two years after his Emmerdale character, who had been diagnosed with dementia, died.
David Knight: Prescription drugs and dementia – why we need to get to the truth of the issue
Is it possible that doctors are putting us at greater risk from dementia with routine prescriptions for other illnesses?
Fundraiser launched in aid of former Dons player
The son of a former Dons player and Highland League coach now battling dementia has launched a fundraiser in his honour.
Samuel L Jackson wants end to ‘cruel’ disease that ravaged his family
Samuel L Jackson has called for support to end Alzheimer’s disease, the “cruel” condition that ravaged his family.
Dame Barbara Windsor urges people to sign dementia letter to Prime Minister
Dame Barbara Windsor has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “sort out” dementia care as she prepares to make a rare public appearance – delivering an open letter to 10 Downing Street.
Alan Titchmarsh says gardening can help people living with dementia
Alan Titchmarsh said gardening can help people living with Alzheimer’s after he featured one of the youngest people in the country to be diagnosed with dementia on his show.
Charity to visit Moray on mission to change perceptions about dementia
A national charity is visiting Moray next month to give locals an insight into dementia.
Student cancels party plans to embark on Hebridean trip for Alzheimer’s
A Scottish student has delayed his 21st birthday celebrations in order to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK by walking the entire length of the Outer Hebrides on his own.
Pygmy goats bring joy on visit to north-east care home
They may not be kids any more, but pensioners at a north-east care home are feeling young again following a special visit from a pair of baby goats.
Nile Rodgers to help take music to people suffering from dementia
Nile Rodgers has signed up to help bring music to people suffering from dementia after witnessing how it “transformed” his mother.
New post created to support growing number of new dementia sufferers in Orkney
A cash pot of £160,000 has been made available to recruit a much-needed dementia specialist in Orkney – which is facing a crisis with the number of sufferers is expected to double from around 400 in the next decade.
Body found in search for missing pensioner in Orkney
Police in Orkney have found the body of a man during searches for a missing 80-year-old pensioner.
Cameras to follow people living with dementia for BBC documentary
Cameras will follow people living with dementia for two years in a new BBC documentary.