Alzheimer’s

Regular physical activity could play a role in protecting the brain from cognitive impairment as well as helping people with dementia to live better. According…

Potential new symptomatic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease Use of medication may reduce agitation of people with Alzheimer’s Amyloid brain scans may change Alzheimer’s diagnosis and…

Alzheimer’s Society is warning that today’s high temperatures could lead to severe health problems among vulnerable people with dementia unless they take special precautions to…

The Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy (BAT) Foundation, a charity aimed at building awareness in the UK of table tennis as a proactive treatment for Alzheimer’s, are…

Most people are living unfulfilled lives, suggests a survey carried out by Alzheimer’s Society to mark Dementia Awareness Week (17-23 May). Over half of the…

Alzheimer’s Society has been shortlisted for a prestigious Charity Award for our innovative Dementia Research Leaders programme. By attracting the brightest minds to work on…

A study published Tuesday 14th April in the Journal of Neuroscience has implicated a new biological pathway in the development Alzheimer’s disease. Using an improved…

Fantasy author Terry Pratchett has died aged 66 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sir Terry was a patron of Alzheimer’s Research UK who…

The Office of National Statistics has released statistics showing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to be the leading cause of death in women over 80. The…

The cognitive performance of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and behavioural and psychological problems are linked to their performance of activities of daily living, according to…

Researchers in the US have found that small amounts of a hallmark Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, may be present inside some brain cells in healthy younger…

Residents and staff at care homes across the North East have raised hundreds of pounds for the Alzheimer’s Society by attending a number of sponsored…

Be part of a fantastic event this October and join our Alzheimer’s Society Cheer Team and give our dedicated runners a big cheer on their…

Middle aged women who have certain personality traits such as introversion and neuroticism may be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published…

Dementia should be integrated into both global and national public health programmes alongside other major non communicable diseases according to a report released by Alzheimer’s…