New Analysis Shows Dementia Still The UK’s Biggest Killer
New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK, has revealed that dementia continues to be the UK’s leading cause of death. It accounted for more than one-in-ten…
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Weight Loss Drug Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s, Says Drug Maker
A widely-used diabetes and weight-loss medication has failed to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced. The…
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Chris Hemsworth Releases Alzheimer’s Documentary
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is swapping the red carpet for the open road in a deeply personal new documentary from National Geographic. A Road Trip…
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Alzheimer’s Prevention Charity Pioneers Research On Nutrition Biomarkers To Detect Dementia Risk From Age 18
The Food for the Brain Foundation’s Cognitive Function Test will now be used to assess blood biomarkers being developed in the ‘READ OUT’ trial, a…
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Actor’s Son to Trek 140km for Dementia Research in Tribute to Mother
The son of celebrated actress Pauline Quirke MBE has announced plans for an ambitious five-day fundraising trek covering 140 kilometres across five counties in support…
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University Academic Calls for Emotionally Intelligent Dementia Care at UK Dementia Congress
The future of quality dementia care relies on understanding and emotional awareness that the experience of dementia heightens feelings and lessens thinking, according to Professor…
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Promising Research Into Shingles Vaccine as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research led…
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Alzheimer’s Society Appoints Former Health Department Director as New Leader
Alzheimer’s Society has appointed Michelle Dyson as its new chief executive, bringing nearly three decades of health and social care expertise to the leading dementia…
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Worcester-Based Home Recognised Nationally For Leadership And Innovation In Dementia Care
The Mill House Care Home in Worcester has achieved the Three Star Platinum Accreditation from the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) — the organisation’s…
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Care Homes and Nottingham University Unite to Share Dementia Care Best Practice
Staff from an East Midlands care group and the University of Nottingham recently attended an international Alzheimer’s conference – taking learnings to apply to their…
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New Multi-Million Pound Fund Launched To Tackle Critical Dementia Research Questions
A new global initiative aimed at addressing the most complex challenges in dementia research has been established by Alzheimer’s Research UK and Gates Ventures. The…
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Advances In Science Set To Transform Treatments For People Living With Dementia
New solutions to dramatically increase the number of patients receiving a timely formal diagnosis of dementia are to be rolled out by the end of…
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Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day Care England Shines a Spotlight on Awareness, Action, and Change
Today marks Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day, a vital opportunity to raise awareness, challenge assumptions, and celebrate the work being done to improve understanding and…
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Bluebird Care Marks £92,500 Fundraising Milestone for Alzheimer’s Society
Homecare and live-in care provider Bluebird Care has revealed that its franchise network has raised a staggering £92,500 for Alzheimer’s Society in their ongoing fundraising…
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Potter House Care Home Staff Raise over £2,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
Staff at Potter House care come in Yeovil have gone to new heights for charity, raising over £2,000 for Alzheimer’s Society through a daring 15,000-foot…
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