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Dementia cure may be just five years away says expert
Posted on 1 Mar 2016 by Enviva Care
A cure for dementia could be just five years away, according to a leading expert on the illness. Dr Dennis Gillings, the departing chairmain of the World Dementia Council, said recent scientific progress had surpassed his expectations, with two potential…
Music makes a massive difference to those with dementia
Posted on 29 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
A scheme being run for dementia sufferers in the north of England has further demonstrated the benefits that music sessions can have for those living with the condition. The pioneering project has seen the Manchester Camerata orchestra performing for individuals…
Latest research says regular ‘brain workouts’ can ward off Alzheimer’s disease
Posted on 25 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
A recent study published in American journal Neurology has found that doing regular ‘brain workouts’ to keep mentally active through middle age can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s – even in those who are most at risk. The study found…
Rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries: the sooner, the better
Posted on 23 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Beginning rehabilitation soon after a spinal cord injury seems to lead to improvements in functioning for patients, according to a new study. Researchers analysed data from nearly 4,000 people in the United States who suffered a spinal cord injury between…
Stand-up talks about hard decisions facing the relatives of those with dementia
Posted on 22 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Comedian David Baddiel has talked about the difficult choices facing those whose parents are living with dementia. Writing for The Sunday Times magazine, the stand-up said that the illness differed from most others because sufferers were ultimately denied the option…
Microsoft Research claim Xbox Kinect can help patients with multiple sclerosis
Posted on 18 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Cambridge-based Microsoft Research have teamed up with pharmaceutical company Novartis to ‘repurpose’ video game technology for the benefit of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Xbox’s Kinect, a sensor system used for interactive gaming, has been reconfigured by the duo to analyse…
New smart chip that can wirelessly transmit brain signals may help Parkinson’s sufferers
Posted on 16 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Parkinson’s disease sufferers and amputees could be among those to benefit from a low-power microchip that can be implanted in the brain and send signals wirelessly to implants and prosthetics. Developed at Singapore’s Nanyang Technical University (NTU), the chip is…
Statin-type drugs may offer way to prevent dementia
Posted on 15 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
New research has suggested that statin-type drugs could be used in future to reduce the chances of people developing Alzheimer’s disease. Tests by scientists at the University of Cambridge have suggested that bexarotene – which is already used to treat…
‘Embarrassing Bodies’ presenter Dr Christian Jessen launches campaign to reach MS sufferers missing out on specialist care
Posted on 11 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Television presenter Dr Christian Jessen has helped kick-start a campaign to reach the one-in-five multiple sclerosis suffers who are missing out on specialist care. Dr Jessen’s involvement in the budding campaign, titled 1MSG, was inspired by the presenter’s experiences with…
Implantable device translates thought into action for people with spinal injuries
Posted on 9 Feb 2016 by Enviva Care
Scientists in Australia have developed a “bionic spine” which could enable people with spinal cord injuries to walk again. The bionic cord consists of a paperclip-sized implant that lets wearers control an exoskeleton with just the power of thought. The…
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