A new study suggests high doses of B vitamins may halve the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. Brain shrinkage is one of the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to dementia. Researchers say this could be the first step towards finding a way to delay the onset of Alzheimer's. Experts said the findings were important but more research was needed.
Nine out of 10 people in Britain have never had a disabled person in their house for a social occasion, claims a survey from a disability charity. Scope says the survey shows that disabled people are socially excluded. While the survey found widespread backing for equal opportunities, in practice few people have any personal dealings with people with disabilities.
Volunteers are calling on a multiple sclerosis (MS) charity not to abandon four residential respite care centres.
In the Whitchurch June FOCUS the local Lib Dem campaigners said
Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Gavin James has warned that Basingstoke and Deane residents could lose out on over £1 million of support to public transport if changes proposed by the County Council are allowed to go ahead.
Liz Lynne MEP, first Vice President of the European Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee and Lib Dem spokesperson on European Employment and Social Affairs, yesterday spoke on her question and resolution on long term care for older people in the EU Parliament during UK Elder Care Week.