Tag: dementia
What kind of help dementia sufferers and relatives receive depends on where you live – Greater Oslo
– I don’t think it’s right. I think you should have good offers regardless of where you live in the country. And then the politicians have to ensure that, says…
Started Norway’s first dementia corps in Malvik – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
The case in summary: Terje Rygh, a former conductor and trombonist, has joined Norway’s first dementia corps in Malvik. Bjørn Westgård is the initiator of the dementia corps, inspired by…
Many municipalities are not equipped to meet the sharp increase in dementia patients that is coming – Greater Oslo
– I find it terrifying. I imagine a lot of people will be left alone in their own shit. It’s sad, says Sylvia Kivle. She is married to Ragnar, who…
Orientation can help preserve good brain health and avoid dementia and Alzheimer’s. – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
– These are studies that are well received in the orientation environment. Orienteering legend Anne Margrethe Hausken Nordberg has a good laugh when she hears about the study carried out…
Many people have dementia without knowing it – researcher Linda Gjøra is surprised by the extent – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
The case in summary: Gjertrud Eggen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease after the man noticed that she began to behave a little differently than before. A Norwegian study shows that…
Norwegian experts believe this will be a bright spot and breakthrough in dementia research in 2024 – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
The matter in summary: Over 100,000 people in Norway live with a form of dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2050. New research findings include, among other…
Mia’s mother Monica Gram Olsen sings in the Dementia Choir as a 50-year-old – Long reading from news Trøndelag
Monica Gram Olsen takes a position at the front of the stage. The sequined scarf she wears around her neck sparkles. She has the Broadcasting Orchestra (KORK) behind her. Conductor…
More people call and ask about dementia. Massive increase in the number of inquiries to the Dementia Line. – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
The case in summary Most people who call the Dementia Helpline are worried about a family member. The number of inquiries to the Dementia Line increased by 39 per cent…
Large international research study to use AI to detect early dementia – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
Suddenly Storm Andresen began to forget things he was supposed to remember. He also began to repeat questions he had asked a short time ago. – It was never in…
Adults with ADHD have an increased risk of developing dementia, new research shows – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
Researchers behind the new study followed more than 100,000 adults in Israel over 17 years. From 2003–2020. They did this to investigate whether adults with ADHD have an increased risk…