Some of the most influential national figures in dementia research and care will be assembling in January 2014 for the third Plymouth Dementia Conference.
The one-day event, organised by Plymouth University in partnership with Plymouth City Council, aims to unite health and social care professionals, carers and academics to debate future ways of tackling the condition and the...
The challenges facing rural communities in tackling dementia are to be investigated by a specialist task force commissioned by Prime Minister David Cameron.
The group will explore how individuals with dementia, their carers and families can be better supported in their own communities and look at ways business and public bodies can improve their dementia strategies.
Plymouth is set to become the country’s first dementia friendly university, furthering its commitment to improving the lives of those affected by the condition
A strategy is now being implemented which is designed to make staff and students more aware of the condition and the needs of those with it.
This will initially involve specialist training being provided for managers and...
