Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Top 10 tips for communicating with a dementia sufferer
It is indescribably painful to witness the deterioration of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia and learning to communicate with them during this time is of utmost importance. Whether you are a caregiver or are currently living with a loved one who is suffering, it can be both difficult and … Continued
TOSCA: A new Dementia Friendly Performance by Scottish Opera
Glasgow Memory Clinic work closely with Scottish Opera for their Dementia Friendly Performances and have previously been the corporate sponsor of Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners. This year, Scottish Opera have announced TOSCA for their next dementia-friendly performance. TOSCA is a fully-staged version of the show, specially created for those who would enjoy a more relaxed opera experience. … Continued
How Virtual Reality Can Assist Dementia
Whilst there are many types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common type. Symptoms include memory loss and cognitive decline. At first, symptoms are mild, but they become more severe over time. There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This … Continued
Key takeaways of AAIC 2019
Earlier this month, we were delighted to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Annual Conference held at the Convention Center in Los Angeles. About AAIC As always, this experience was incredibly insightful into new investigations and discoveries from around the world. The AAIC is the largest international meeting where investigators, clinicians and care providers gather … Continued
Understanding Dementia
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. It affects 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 and there are over 42,000 people under the age of 65 with dementia in the UK alone. If you are not sure about … Continued
Can learning language help prevent dementia?
Dementia affects around 850,00 people in the UK, set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Delaying Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a challenging task – but for many, it is possible. Part of maintaining healthy cognitive brain function lies in consistently challenging and expanding the mind. One of the most beneficial and successful … Continued
When words fail, music speaks
Music plays a fundamental role in our identity and is a powerful medium which can affect us all deeply. Since the earliest days of humankind, music and the power of music, has been evident to us. Dating back to the 1800’s, a new profession entered the arena to provide what we know today as music therapy. … Continued
Clinical Trials – Why taking part is crucial for future generations
Without a doubt, clinical trials are at the heart of all medical advances which allow researchers to look for new ways to prevent, treat and detect diseases. Through this process, clinical trials can evaluate the safety and efficiency of new treatments that otherwise wouldn’t be available to people. People sometimes hesitate to take part in … Continued
Our new trial: The Etheral Study
Glasgow Memory Clinic is currently conducting several different clinical trials including Genes and Alzheimer’s and we are now pleased to offer the Etheral clinical trial. The Etheral study is looking to see if a new drug is safe and well tolerated in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The study will look at two different dose … Continued
Can brain puzzles help keep dementia at bay?
The brain is the most complex and truly amazing organ in the body. If we don’t exercise our muscles as we age, we lose muscle tone. Likewise, if we don’t exercise our mind, the mind becomes weaker as well. Recently, there has been considerable interest in researching the role that mental exercise may play in … Continued