Alzheimer's Disease

Darryl Atherton cared for his wife Susan after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Grieving Wigan man shares toll of dementia on wife who 'loved Christmas'

People gathered at Haigh Woodland Park for the annual Memory Walk

Tenth anniversary charity walk held for Alzheimer's

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Jacqui Cannon, chief executive of The Lewy Body Society

Raising the profile of a lesser known form of dementia

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Davinia Taylor

Actress launches brain improvement drug and halal collagen

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

More deaths were registered last year

More Wigan deaths registered last year – as Covid-19 no longer leading cause

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

John Deehan

Former Wigan Athletic boss has neurodegenerative disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the commonest type of dementia. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Wiggling worms may give us a clue to slow Alzheimer’s disease
I wrote a book about dementia a few years ago and keep a close eye on the latest research into this immensely problematic brain condition.

A new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease and vaccinate against it has been developed by scientists

Animal study indicates hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine and treatment

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to...

Office for National Statistics figures show 2,703 deaths were recorded in Wigan between January and September

Wigan Borough deaths increase by 14%

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

Salmon pittas

WeightWatchers recipe to help boost brainpower

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

Justin, Stephen and Joe Belshaw

Three generations of Wigan family get in the saddle to honour their pal

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...