Dementia & Alzheimer's

Article

A lifetime habit just outperformed every Alzheimer’s drug ever approved

Examines research associating lifelong learning and regular mental activity with delayed cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Article

A Natural Approach to Preventing and Overcoming Dementia

Reviews nutritional, lifestyle and complementary approaches proposed for supporting memory and reducing dementia risk.

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Article

A Testimonial from Dr. Ornish’s Alzheimer’s Progression Reversal Study

Describes the experiences of patients participating in a plant-based diet and lifestyle study involving early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

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Article

Alzheimer's Breakthrough: The Top Natural Substances You Need to Know About

Reviews natural substances and lifestyle approaches that have been researched for their potential effects on Alzheimer's disease.

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Article

Alzheimer’s and Atherosclerosis of the Brain

Examines whether restricted blood flow caused by atherosclerosis in the brain contributes to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Article

Alzheimer’s Disease, Copper, and Saturated Fat

Examines possible relationships between copper, saturated fat and the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Grain Brain or Meathead?

Examines associations between grain consumption, animal fat intake and Alzheimer’s disease risk.

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Article

Alzheimer’s May Start Decades Before Diagnosis

Explains how neurological changes associated with Alzheimer’s may begin during middle age, long before diagnosis.

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Article

Best Aromatherapy Herb for Alzheimer’s

Examines whether lemon balm aromatherapy may help manage symptoms associated with severe Alzheimer’s dementia.

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Brushing, Flossing Could Help Protect Against Dementia

Reviews associations between dental health, gum disease, changes in the hippocampus and dementia risk.

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Local service

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Local charity supporting older people, their families and carers through information and advice, benefits support, help at home, hospital-discharge support, befriending and companionship services.

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Local service

Calderdale Dementia Hub

Post-diagnosis dementia support providing information and advice, one-to-one appointments, group work, assistance for families and carers, and community awareness activities.

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Local service

Memory Lane Café

Volunteer-run cafés for people affected by dementia, memory loss or isolation, offering games, crafts, information, support, gentle exercise and opportunities to socialise.

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Local service

Brighouse Dementia Café

Monthly dementia-friendly café at St Chad's Church, Hove Edge, providing social contact and informal support for people affected by dementia and their carers.

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Local service

Daisy Chain Dementia Café

Dementia-friendly community café sessions in Ovenden and Highroad Well offering social contact and support for people living with dementia and those close to them.

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Local service

Home Instead Calderdale – Dementia Care

Relationship-led home-care service supporting people living with dementia across Halifax, Brighouse, Elland, Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge and the wider Calderdale area.

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Event

Dementia Hub Weekly Drop-in - Halifax

Date: 6 October 2026

Venue: Age UK Mobility Centre

Weekly Halifax drop-in offering information, advice and practical support for people living with dementia, as well as their families, carers and friends. No formal…

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