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Keeping fit in mid life may prevent dementia
Does midlife fitness decrease risk of dementia?
- Nearly 20,000 patients in their 40s and 50s used for the study
- The highest 20 percent in the midlife study had a 36 percent reduced risk of dementia
A new study reports that physical fitness may decrease an individual’s risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
Nearly 20,000 patients at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas in their 40s and 50s were used for the study. Medicare records helped researchers follow the subjects for an average of 24 years. The patient’s fitness levels were determined by using a treadmill exercise test.
THOUSANDS of dementia sufferers have not had their condition diagnosed
Essex: Only 32% of dementia sufferers in the area are properly diagnosed, report says
By Ross Bentley Wednesday, February 27, 2013
12:00 PM
THOUSANDS of dementia sufferers in north-east Essex have not had their condition diagnosed – denying them crucial treatment and support.
Figures from the Alzheimer’s Society estimate only 32.2% of sufferers in the North East Essex Primary Care Trust area are currently being identified – putting it among the lowest five areas in England for diagnosis rates.
The charity believes there are more than 5,500 people living with dementia in the area, and that the figure is set to rise to more than 7,000 by 2021.
A spokesman said: “Getting a diagnosis gives people access to support as well as drug treatments that have the potential to slow down the progression of the condition.
Urgent action is needed by government to prevent things getting worse!
Risk of abuse leaves 70% of adults afraid of ending up in care home
- Inspection finds 1 in 6 nursing homes don’t treat patients with dignity and respect
- Only 41% of relatives believe loved ones enjoy a good quality of life in care
By Jenny Hope
PUBLISHED: 00:07, 26 February 2013 | UPDATED: 07:36, 26 February 20
Fears: Half of those surveyed said their biggest concern if a close relative goes into care is the risk of abuse. (Picture posed by model)Seventy per cent of adults fear ending up in a care home amid concerns about poor treatment and abuse, a survey reveals.
It found two thirds believe not enough is being done to tackle the problem, and half say their biggest concern if a close relative goes into care is the risk of abuse.
The Alzheimer’s Society report also shows a record 80 per cent of those living in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems, compared with previous estimates of around 62 per cent.
The report, Low Expectations, reveals the pessimism of relatives and carers about the quality of life in care homes.
It found fewer than half of dementia sufferers in care homes enjoy a good quality of life, with more than a quarter of relatives saying it is ‘poor’.
The report comes after six care workers at the Winterbourne View home near Bristol were sent to prison last year for ‘cruel, callous and degrading’ abuse of disabled residents.
At the same time, inspections by the Care Quality Commission found one in six nursing homes did not treat patients with dignity and respect.
The Alzheimer’s Society report estimates that 322,000 of 400,000 care home residents have dementia or memory problems.
However, it found only 41 per cent of relatives believe their loved ones enjoy a good quality of life in care, and 28 per cent think it is poor.
Despite this, the report found three quarters of relatives would recommend their family member’s home.
