Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Top 6 Early Dementia Symptoms
Our memory systems are essential to our day-to-day existence. Most of us probably take our own abilities to remember for granted, for example, where we placed something a short time ago, being able to put names to faces, washing and dressing, preparing food, enjoying hobbies, paying bills, driving and so on are all accepted parts … Continued
Dancing and Dementia
There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is set to rise to over 1 million by 2021. Dementia can devastate the lives of people affected, along with being very intense and emotional for loved ones. Although there is not yet a cure, there is now certainly more things … Continued
A day in the life of Martin Donaldson, Reception Manager
Glasgow Memory Clinic is an Independent Research Organisation dedicated to conducting a range of clinical trials to find better treatments for those with Memory Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. Our main objective is to ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Our dedicated facility within the West of Scotland Science Park relies entirely on volunteers … Continued
So Much to Gain With Our New Research Study
There are many different factors involved in whether you will get Alzheimer’s or not. These include age, family history and genetics- all factors we have no control over. Based on new scientific discoveries, Glasgow Memory Clinic are currently looking for people to take part in our new study, The GAIN trial. This trial is based … Continued
The Rise and Importance of Dementia Friendly Performances
Scottish Opera’s dementia friendly performances of TOSCA have prompted conversation about dementia friendly services and shows in our local communities. Dementia can be an incredibly isolating condition, but we all know there is hope and joy to be found through exploring entertainment like this in a supportive and understanding environment. What is … Continued
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