Riverdale Court For Alzheimer’s Cupcake
The Harlequin Strummers for entertained staff and residents at the Riverdale Court at a recent Alzheimer’s Cupcake Day The successful and entertaining morning was also…
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Alzheimer’s
Setback For Alzheimer’s Drug In Final-Stage Trial
Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca have announced that they are ending two trials of the experimental Alzheimer’s drug lanebecestat. The announcement comes after an analysis indicated…
Read more...London Woman With Rare Dementia To Share Experience At Dedicated Event
Grandmother Trina Armstrong will talk about her experience of living with a rare form of dementia at this year’s Alzheimer’s Show at London Olympia. Trina,…
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Line Of Duty Star Vicky McClure Calls For Action To Help People With Dementia In New Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Role
Award-winning actor Vicky McClure has today announced her commitment to help build a dementia-friendly UK after being appointed as an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador. With one…
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Leading Dementia Charity Backs Call for National Action Plans to Fight Condition
Alzheimer’s Research UK is backing a call for governments worldwide to develop and implement action plans for tackling dementia. The recommendation, which comes during Dementia…
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HSBC Plans To Become A Dementia-Friendly Bank
HSBC UK has committed to raise £3 million for Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland during three year partnership. HSBC UK has today announced a number…
Read more...People Affected By Dementia Share Actions To Break Down Stigma And Isolation
People affected by dementia highlighted the small actions that would have a big impact on their lives and enabling them to live the lives they…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Research UK Applauds Support For Revolutionary Early Diagnosis Effort
In an announcement today, Prime Minister Theresa May is to outline a new early diagnosis of disease project under the Grand Challenge on Artificial Intelligence…
Read more...Study Finds Exercise Gives No Benefit To Memory For People With Dementia
BMJ: Dementia and Physical Activity (DAPA) trial of moderate to high intensity exercise training for people with dementia: randomised controlled trial Scientists in the UK…
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Lincoln Man Takes On Trio Of ‘Challenges’ For Dementia Research
A 23-year-old engineer from Lincoln has shaved his head, run a half-marathon and taken part in a skydive for Alzheimer’s Research UK – and all…
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Dame Barbara Windsor Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Actress and National Treasure Dame Barbara Windsor is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her husband has revealed. In an exclusive interview with The Sun newspaper, Scott…
Read more...US Study Links Depression To Memory Problems
Neurology: Greater depressive symptoms, cognition, and markers of brain aging Scientists in the US have found a link between symptoms of depression and changes in…
Read more...New Drug Compound Targeting Alzheimer’s Protein Identified By UK Researchers
Acta Neuropathologica Communications: A new TAO kinase inhibitor reduces tau phosphorylation at sites associated with neurodegeneration in human tauopathies Researchers in London have identified a…
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Gait Assessed With Body-Worn Sensors May Help Detect Alzheimer’s
Body-worn sensors used at home and in clinic by people with mild Alzheimer’s to assess walking could offer a cost-effective way to detect early disease…
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Balhousie Care Group’s Dementia Initiatives Achieve Award Shortlistings
Balhousie Care Group’s innovative steps to address dementia in its care homes have been recognised with two industry award shortlistings. The Perth-based group, which numbers…
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