Young-Onset Dementia

Survey reveals half of Singaporeans resist young-onset dementia testing, even with symptoms

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Survey reveals half of Singaporeans resist young-onset dementia testing, even with symptoms

The survey findings were discussed by a panel comprising NNI consultant Chiew Hui Jin, Changi General Hospital senior consultant and psychiatrist Vanessa Mok, Dementia Singapore’s CEO Jason Foo and Milieu Insight’s head of research Nigel Lin. Dr Chiew, from NNI’s department of neurology, said that refusal to be tested for dementia is a common issue, and that it … Read more

Largest Young-Onset Dementia Study in the World Shows Hope for Prevention

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Largest Young-Onset Dementia Study in the World Shows Hope for Prevention

A study done in the UK Biobank has revealed the dementia risk in young people if they have depression and Vitamin D deficiency. This is significant as NHS data predicts over one million people in the UK are likely to suffer from dementia by 2030. At present, one in 11 people over the age of … Read more