Transforming Dementia Support Through Technology Network
Researchers in Newcastle have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services….
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Alzheimer’s
Potter House Care Home Takes Fundraising to New Heights with Charity Events for Alzheimer’s Society
Potter House care home, part of Oyster Care Homes, which is opening very soon, is going above and beyond in its commitment to supporting charitable…
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Spiritual Dementia Café At Karuna Manor Care Home Supported by Hare Krishna Temple, Watford
Karuna Manor Care Home, a leading provider of culturally sensitive elderly care, proudly hosted the inaugural session of its Spiritual Dementia Café last month, a…
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Technology Boost For Blood Tests Set To Revolutionise Dementia Diagnosis
The Government has pledged £2 million to boost on-going research that aims to diagnose dementia quicker and more accurately than current methods. The new funding…
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Anti-Amyloid Drug May Delay Symptoms For People With Rare Genetic Form Of Alzheimer’s
A new study published today in the journal, Lancet Neurology looking at longer term use of the anti-amyloid drug, gantenerumab, may indicate it can delay…
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Alzheimer’s Society Unveils New Innovation Programme To Address Hospitalisation Challenge
The Alzheimer’s Society has unveiled its first ever Launchpad Cohort, whose original ideas, will address a broad range of challenges people living with dementia face…
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Brian Cox and Alzheimer’s Research UK Supporter Jordan Adams Share Their Experiences of Dementia in New Film
Actor Brian Cox, CBE, sat down with Jordan Adams, who is part of the ‘FTD Brothers’, for an emotional conversation that left a strong impression…
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Second Consultation Launched on NHS Funding for Alzheimer’s Treatments
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) published further draft guidance for public consultation that continues to not recommend Alzheimer’s treatments donanemab and lecanemab. NICE…
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Grandad Inspires Jess’s Fundraiser For Alzheimers
A 34-year-old NHS mental health wellbeing practitioner from Shepton Mallet is inviting anyone whose family has been affected by dementia to boost her fundraising effort…
Read more...More Than Three Quarters Of Dementia Carers Have No Back Up Plan For When They Can’t Care
According to research published by national charity Dementia Carers Count, over three quarters of dementia carers do not have any contingency plans in place for…
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Alzheimer’s Society Event Brings Dementia Innovation To Life
On Tuesday 18 March, Alzheimer’s Society will host an immersive showcase bringing together leaders in healthcare, innovation, and research to explore how new innovative solutions…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Launches New Film Featuring Researchers And Supporters
Alzheimer’s Research has launched a powerful new film to highlight the importance of dementia research in the ongoing search for a cure. Voiced by acclaimed…
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Scotland Says No to Alzheimer’s Drug lecanemab
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has rejected a new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi), for use on the NHS in Scotland….
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Actress Pauline Quirke Diagnosed With Dementia
Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and will be stepping away from acting, her husband has confirmed. The 65-year-old actress, best known for playing…
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The Perfume Shop Celebrate Raising £1.6 Million Over A Decade For A Cure
Alzheimer’s Research partner, The Perfume Shop, has reached a partnership milestone – raising over £1.6 million for dementia research. The incredible achievement was celebrated at…
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