Multiple Long-Term Conditions in Midlife Increases Dementia Risk
Researchers from the UK and France have found that having two or more chronic conditions in middle age is associated with an increased risk of…
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Dementia
Seeing the Same GP Improves Treatment for People with Dementia, Study Finds
People with dementia who see the same GP each time have lower rates of health complications and fewer emergency hospital admissions, according to a new…
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Kingston University Social Care Students Develop Skills to Support People with Dementia
Kingston University has launched a project to give health and social care students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge by supporting people living…
Read more...Transcranial Ultrasound Used in Mice with Alzheimer’s Disease Features
In December 2021 scientists from South Korea used a technology called transcranial ultrasound stimulation to excite specific areas of mice brain. They found mice with features of Alzheimer’s
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New Care Introduces ‘Hugs’ for National Hugging Day
Leading development-led care home operator New Care is spreading joy across its dementia communities with the introduction of new HUG companions in time for National Hugging
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Anger as Government Spending on Dementia Research Decreases
Government spending on dementia research has decreased says Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central.
The Conservative Manifesto in 2019 contained a promise to double Research and Development (R&D)
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Dementia Protein Changes Discovered in Terminal Childhood Disease
In a world-first, researchers at Newcastle University have found that the brains of infants who sadly passed away with an extremely rare genetic condition, Krabbe disease
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Over 41 million Cases of Dementia go Undiagnosed Across the Globe – World Alzheimer Report Reveals
A groundbreaking report has found that an estimated 41 million cases of dementia across the globe are undiagnosed, and new treatment breakthroughs could result in…
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Uptake of First and Second Doses Soars as Public Reminded it is Never too Late to Get a Jab
Thousands more first and second doses were administered last week compared to the week before, as the public are reminded that the offer of a…
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Biggest Visa Boost for Social Care as Health and Care Visa Scheme Expanded
Thousands of additional care workers could be recruited to boost the adult social care workforce following temporary changes to the health and care visa to…
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Prestigious National Award for Dementia Care Professional
Sue Ashcroft, Approach to Care Lead for Dementia and Lifestyle Services at Care UK, has been recognised with a prestigious and respected national award. Sue…
Read more...Dementia Charity Welcomes Footballing Authorities Joint Action Plan on Protecting Brain Health
The Football Association (FA) in association with The Premier League, The English Football League, and the Players Association have released a document summarising
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Dementia Support Workers Improve Wellbeing of Broughton House Veterans
Two specialist dementia support workers whose roles have been funded by a £26,000 grant are helping to boost the wellbeing of residents at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford.
Read more...Dementia Charity Launches Scientific Review to Understand Benefits and Risk of Sport
Alzheimer’s Research UK is undertaking a comprehensive review into the links between sport and dementia risk. The announcement comes today (Wednesday 24 November
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Drinking Coffee and Tea Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia and Stroke
Researchers from China and the US found that people who drank two to three cups of tea and coffee a day had a lower risk of stroke and vascular dementia. Findings are published in the journal PLOS Medicine
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