Editor’s Viewpoint – Alzheimer’s Gets Recognition, But Lacks Funding
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mott the Hoople drummer Dale Griffin, who died of Alzheimer’s disease. “All the Young Dudes”,…
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Alzheimer’s
Blocking Brain Inflammation Could Lead To New Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease
A study, published today (Friday 8 January) in the journal Brain, has found that blocking a receptor in the brain responsible for regulating immune cells…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Challenges Fundraisers To Trek 100km For Dementia Research
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is urging people to take part in a 100km endurance event to raise vital funds for…
Read more...64% Of People Living With Dementia Feel Isolated Following A Diagnosis
42% of public not convinced people with dementia still benefit much from seeing loved ones they no longer recognise New research by Alzheimer’s Society shows…
Read more...Signs Of Dementia Detected At Christmas – Demand For Support From Alzheimer’s Society Soars After The Festive Period
New research shows confusion over dementia signs and long waits to seek help. At Christmas, when people spend a lot of time together with family…
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Lincolnshire Care Home Provider Goes Elf for Alzheimer’s Society
Fifty employees from The Orders of St John Care Trust’s Wellingore office took part in, with many donning their very best green and red as…
Read more...Report Shows That Carers For People With Dementia Are Facing Unique Challenges
A new report released by Alzheimer’s Research UK highlights the unique challenges faced by carers of people with dementia. There are almost 700,000 people in…
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Moderate Drinking Linked To Reduced Risk Of Death In Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers based in Denmark set out to understand the impact of alcohol on the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. They followed 321 people…
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Bank Of England Smash Fundraising Target With £49,000 For Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, have raised an incredible £49,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after staff voted them one…
Read more...Slow Walking Speed In Elderly May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease Hallmarks
How fast older people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don’t yet…
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Smoking Accelerates Brain Ageing, Research Suggests
Giving up smoking could help reverse the harmful effects it has on the brain, according to recent research from the Disconnected Mind study at University…
Read more...New Framework To Support High Quality Dementia Care
A comprehensive new resource to support health and social care staff and educators who work with people living with dementia and their carers has been…
Read more...Use Of Benzodiazepines And Related Drugs Common Around Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Benzodiazepines and related drugs are initiated frequently in persons with Alzheimer’s disease already before the diagnosis, and their use becomes even more common after the…
Read more...Traces Of Fungus Found In The Brains Of People With Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
Traces of fungus have been discovered in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, a study published today (Thursday 15 October 2015) in Nature’s journal…
Read more...Maresfield Fundraiser’s 60th Birthday Starts Support For Alzheimer’s Research UK
Vivien Hunot, from Maresfield, East Sussex, is nearing the halfway stage of a unique challenge, which is raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The retired…
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