World Alzheimer Report Shows Global Increase In Dementia Cost And Prevalence
A new report estimates that the number of people affected by dementia worldwide has increased to 46million, with the number expected to reach 74.7m by…
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Devon Scientists to Host Free Dementia Information Day
Leading South West dementia scientists will come together on Thursday 3 September to hold a free public event in Devon to discuss current dementia research….
Read more...Alzheimer’s Society Responds To New Statistics From The HSCIC On Patient-Led Assessments Of The Care Environment
Results of the Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) are published today (Tuesday 11 August 2015) by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC)….
Read more...Aberdeen Researcher Secures Funding To Power Much-Needed Dementia Research
A research team based at the University of Aberdeen has secured £15,000 of funding from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading charity funder of dementia…
Read more...Alzheimer’s The Greatest Concern For Over-60s
Researchers at pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly say its new drug, solanezumab, has been shown to slow the progression of the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease by…
Read more...Exercise Can Have A Positive Effect On Alzheimer’s Disease And Vascular Dementia, Studies Find
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…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Society Comments On The Following Research Presented At The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Today
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…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Society warns of effect of heat on people with dementia
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…
Read more...Table Tennis As A Drug-Free Way To Improve Brain Function In Alzheimer’s Disease
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…
Read more...British Public Living Unadventurous Lives
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…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Society Shortlisted For A Charity Award 2015
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…
Read more...New Pathway Found To Play A Role In The Development Of Alzheimer’s Disease
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…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Research UK Patron Sir Terry Pratchett Has Died
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…
Read more...Dementia And Alzheimer’s Is The Leading Cause Of Death For Women Over 80, According To ONS
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…
Read more...Neuropsychological, Neuropsychiatric And Functional Assessments Help Follow The Course Of Alzheimer’s Disease
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…
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