
Researchers at the University of Cambridge discovered a 'shock' to cells can reverse the abnormal build-up of proteins called amyloid beta in the brain.
Blogger: three days ago, I stood in for a care team which entertains those with dementia in a care home. The team also tries to bring in a Gospel message.
I have stood in once before and all was pretty much as I expected - but yesterday there were eight people. Only one was anything like lucid and all the others filled me to the brim with, in equal measures, pity and horror.
We must remember that the staff did not bring the worst to see us!
My hearts went out to these folk who were all a mere shadow of their former selves.
Lord bless them, keep them and give them access to this new treatment.