Dementia is currently a global health priority due to worldwide ageing populations. It is estimated that every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term that is used to describe a set of symptoms that people experience when certain brain functions are affected by diseases of the brain. The most common symptom associated with dementia is memory loss, although all sorts of brain functions can be affected which can impact a person’s ability to perform…

A young woman who has battled serious illness, severe financial problems and life in a women’s refuge has graduated from Cardiff University with a law degree. Diana Isajeva from Pontypridd and now living in Barry, was referred to Action for Children’s Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) youth support service after a number of problems threatened to seriously derail her life.  She achieved an upper class second degree (2:1) and was presented with her certificate at a ceremony in St David’s Hall,…