Monday 15 August, 2022
The claimants include former Wales captain Ryan Jones and England’s 2003 World Cup-winning hooker Steve Thompson.
‘I’m not going to go down without a fight,’ he told the Daily Mail.
Several members of the 1966 England World Cup-winning squad, including Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles, were suffering from dementia at the time of their deaths.
The former Feyenoord and Holland player had been living with dementia.
Former England hooker Steve Thompson is also involved in the litigation.
The Dutchman has been diagnosed with dementia.
‘You put it all together and you start thinking, ‘Crikey, I’m a prime candidate for dementia.”
The former centre-half feels the time has now come to move away from that aspect of the game.
‘It is heartbreaking to see how someone can change,’ says the 74-year-old’s wife, Bonnie.
The new research published by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland say that it found family carers to be at “breaking point”.
Research suggests there’s a higher risk of dementia in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the age of 50 or 60.
Virgin Media One will show the emotional documentary on Sunday night, and the broadcaster has been running ‘Donate For Dementia’ ahead of its screening.
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Former League of Ireland footballer Mark Herrick is the co-founder of Headrite Sports.
The former Man United star says more research is vital for investigating the impact of dementia in football.
The disease has become a major issue again following the death of Nobby Stiles.
The association says it holds a “clear and unwavering commitment” to battling the illness.
The 50-year-old was speaking after Sir Bobby Charlton was recently diagnosed with dementia.
Gerd Mueller suffers from dementia and lives in a specialised care home.
Directed by Gabriel Clarke and Pete Thomas, ‘Finding Jack Charlton’ is set for release next month.
The film will hit small screens in 2021, with a cinematic release expected this year.
The former Republic of Ireland international spent the final ten years of his life battling the insidious disease.
The new ruling for U12s could be in place in a matter of weeks, it has been reported today.
Ex-Celtic and England striker Chris Sutton has expressed his anger after the report’s release yesterday.
Prosecutors had accused the doctor of failing to properly consult the Alzheimer’s patient in the case in 2016.
Prosecutors claim the patient may have had second thoughts about dying.
The garden offers a positive and enjoyable experience for people with dementia by rekindling fond memories, writes Kathy Ryan.
The Public Health Agency has issued some advice for those with dementia and their carers this Christmas period.
The former Celtic striker delivered an emotional address on BT Sport.
It’s believed that targeting the brain’s capillary system could have beneficial effects for Alzheimer’s patients.
The court previously heard that the woman’s son had been secretly recorded threatening and verbally abusing her.
The number of people with dementia in Ireland is expected to increase from 55,000 currently to 113,000 by 2036.
One of the patients set off a fire alarm and has severe paranoia.
People who don’t drink in midlife have been found to have a 45% higher risk of dementia.
The study does not say if active treatment could curb the risk.
Around 55,000 people in Ireland suffer from the illness.
A new study has pinpointed how changes in the blood vessels in your eyes could point to problems later.
In a new study, the majority of early-onset dementia diagnoses were related to chronic heavy drinking.
Owen spoke to Marian Finucane this morning about the progression of her husband’s condition.
Dementia is on the rise, with approximately 55,000 sufferers in Ireland.
