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Ross Kemp backs Northumbria Police schemes to help find vulnerable missing people
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TV star Ross Kemp has joined fellow actor Vicky McClure in throwing his support behind Northumbria Police's work to help find missing vulnerable people.
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Line of Duty star Vicky McClure backs Northumbria Police to support missing people with dementia
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Vicky McClure has visited Northumbria Police HQ amid plans to improve care for missing vulnerable people
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Dementia diagnoses hit record high as NHS experts share warning signs to watch out for
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There are some warning signs to watch out for when it comes to dementia
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Wallsend husband pays tribute to 'compassionate and loving' staff at wife's dementia care home
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Cliff Snowdon said Eothen Wallsend had been wonderful with his wife Cath over the last 18 months
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See how artist creates beautiful murals to brighten up Sunderland Royal Hospital wards
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Neil Gibbins donated his time and skills to brighten up Sunderland Royal.
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'People with dementia remain creative' - Charity's exhibition and Thomas Bewick book help fill 'big gap' in support
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Equal Arts uses creativity to support people with dementia and boost connection and communication.
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Expert reveals exact number of minutes to walk a day to prevent dementia
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Professor Claire Steves has explained that a little exercise three days a week goes a long way to improving cognitive function.
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Northumberland dementia-friendly barber promotes mental health and wellbeing of clients
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Carl Murphy, who previously worked as a carer for several years, has decided to bring this service to the North East.
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I tried a Virtual Reality dementia experience - and was upset and horrified by how hard life became
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Dementia is one of things we most fear happening to loved ones, or to ourselves.
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Sundowning explained: Northumberland nurse shares tips for helping people with dementia cope when the clocks change
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Sundowning is when the afternoon and evening bring confusion and disorientation to those with dementia
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Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear 'slowly fading away' as husband opens up on dementia battle
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Julie Goodyear's husband Scott Brand has spoken about the pain of watching his fun-loving wife 'slowly fading away' following her dementia diagnosis
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Earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease can be spotted when you're out and about
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While Alzheimer's can affect someone's ability to create new memories and to recall recent things - the early signs will not usually alter a person's memories of the past.
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'Life's magical' - Wolves fan completes epic 195 mile trek to St James' Park raising cash for Dementia UK
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Manny Kang arrived at St James' Park for Newcastle vs Wolves having completed a remarkable challenge
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Dementia blood test developed that can predict if you'll get disease in next 15 years
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A study led by Warwick University using data on 53,000 Brits discovered that changes in 11 key proteins could indicate the person will develop a form of dementia.
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Researchers discover first cases of Alzheimer's being passed between humans
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A recent study found five people had developed symptoms of dementia after receiving donor hormones
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Dementia charity to run special 'closer to home' clinics for families in Morpeth
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Special clinics will run next week with Admiral Nurses helping families to understand dementia and its implications.
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Dementia signs and symptoms which can be spotted based on the layout of your home
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The incurable condition impacts many people as they grow older - and early treatment is key to slow it down. Thankfully, there are a number of indicators to be vigilant of.
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Three early warning signs of dementia that can appear while talking
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If you or a loved one have any of these symptoms, it's worth getting checked out by your local GP.
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Wallsend pensioner, 81, back on stage at Newcastle City Hall - over 60 years after his band played the venue
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Eric Ruffles, now 81, played at the venue as a teenager with his band 'The Rebels'
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Leading charity issues advice on how to support people with dementia this Bonfire Night
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The Alzheimer’s Society have gave some top tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks this weekend
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Leading dementia charity issues urgent warning over clocks going back this weekend
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Time changes can cause confusion to those living with dementia, so the Alzheimer's Society has issued some top tips to help
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Vicky Pattison joins 1,600 fundraisers at Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in South Shields
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The reality star officially started the event before joining walkers on the scenic coastal route
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Experts warn sitting for ten hours a day is raising your risk of dementia
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A new study suggests that those sitting for ten hours a day have an increased risk of developing dementia, when compared to more active people
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Beamish Museum reveals miners' cottages in 1950s Town with perfect period detail
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See the new development at County Durham's living history museum which creates replicas of Aged Mineworkers’ Homes from Marsden Road in South Shields
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