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Understanding the Link Between Brain Injury and Dementia: A Neuropsychological Perspective

Posted by Richard Maddicks

3rd January 2025

by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia are two significant public health concerns, with recent psychological research providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between them. Understanding how TBI influences the risk of developing dementia is essential for developing preventive measures, targeted interventions, and comprehensive care strategies. Image by Milad Fakurian More…

Dementia in Sport: A Time for Change

Posted by Olivia

24th December 2020

Written by Olivia Fretwell. There is an ever increasing body of research surrounding the link between playing contact sport and going on to develop Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases later in life, especially in sports such as rugby, football and American football. After reading Steve Thompson’s moving interview in The Times, I wanted to find More…

A new ageing for ageing?

Posted by Olivia

30th July 2020

Written by Olivia Fretwell. In 2018, I wrote my A level Extended Project Qualification on prolonging life and the elderly. My key question was “where will it all end?” I considered several different perspectives on the extension of someone’s physical life as they aged, however this was leading to issues related to their cognition and More…

Down’s Syndrome and the Increased Likelihood of the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted by Lily Hopkins

15th August 2019

By Jasmine Hine         Alzheimer’s is a neurological disease that is typically associated with the older generation: but did you know those who suffer from learning difficulties could be more at risk? What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes Dementia and is primarily associated with a decline More…