Africa contributes less than one per cent of dementia research despite projections that dementia cases in West Africa could increase…
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Dr. Esther Adegbolagun, Senior Registrar and Psychiatrist at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, emphasized that family support and a multi-disciplinary approach…
Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau State Commissioner for Health, has described dementia as a disease, not a curse, and urged greater…
Key takeaways: Certain medications are linked to an increased risk of dementia. But that doesn’t mean they necessarily cause dementia.…
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A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Matthias Kwenin, has identified family support, love and care as key to effective dementia management.
Participants at a conference on dementia care have called for improved awareness and support for dementia care to enhance the living standard of the elderly particularly those with the health condition.
A medical practitioner and Chess Captain at the Enugu Sports Club, Dr Johnny Onwumere says that playing chess relieves neurological diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer.
According to a new study, no level of alcohol consumption does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers. Using…