Anna Richardson is angry. “I’m actually raging,” says the normally sunny anchor of TV shows as diverse as Supersize vs Superskinny, The Big Breakfast and, most infamously, Naked Attraction. And no wonder. For the last six years, the 54-year-old and her Staffordshire-based family have been pushed to breaking point, caring for her increasingly fragile 83-year-old … Read more
In a groundbreaking dementia trial, researchers at the University of Oxford have found that the “little blue pill” often used to enhance sexual performance could be instrumental in preventing a common form of dementia caused by the narrowing of blood vessels. The drug, Sildenafil, more commonly known as Viagra, could potentially play a role in preventing … Read more
Over 900,000 people live with dementia in the UK who are supported by 700,000 family carers. It costs the UK economy billions every year, and yet, it’s not the priority it should be. Let’s be crystal clear – dementia is the biggest health and social care issue of our lifetime. One in three people born … Read more
Alastair says his wife Sally and their four children are his ‘rocks’ (Image: Alastair Stewart) Veteran newsreader Alastair Stewart is backing calls for urgent action to ensure thousands of people with dementia can access the vital support he received after his diagnosis. Writing in the Daily Express, Alastair, 71, revealed how vascular dementia has impacted … Read more
