New Figures Show 70,800 UK Adults Are Affected by Young Onset Dementia
New figures show a ‘hidden population’ of 70,800 people in the UK who are currently living with young onset dementia — a rise of 28,800…
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Dementia
Daily Multivitamin Slows Cognitive Aging in Alzheimer’s & Dementia Study Reveals
The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association has published the first positive, large-scale, long-term study to show that multivitamin-mineral supplementation for older adults may slow cognitive…
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Runwood Homes Partners with University of Nottingham with Trial to Help Residents with Dementia and Depression
Three care homes, operated by the Runwood Homes Group, have partnered with the University of Nottingham to take part in the MIDDEL study, an important…
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Surbiton’s Newest Residential Care Home is Officially Opened During World Alzheimer’s Month
Surbitionian Gardens in Kingston Upon Thames, the borough’s first dementia home of its kind, was officially opened by Sushila Abraham and Anavo Director, Edward Moore…
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Vicky Pattison and Fiancé Ercan Trek 26-Miles in Memory of Grandad with Dementia
TV personality, author and podcast host Vicky Pattison was among hundreds who completed an epic 26-mile trek around Stonehenge for Alzheimer’s Society on 3 September…
Read more...Recruitment to Dementia Trials Lags Behind Other Major Health Conditions
Official figures highlighted today reveal shockingly low participation in late-stage dementia trials compared to other major health conditions. This is despite there currently being no…
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Playing a Musical Instrument Shines Light on Benefits for People Living with Dementia- Study Reveals
Results from a new study have revealed that care home residents living with dementia displayed signs of memory recall after playing the keyboard, as well…
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Topping Out Ceremony for New Dementia Specialist Care Home HMT Littlehampton
An official ceremony has marked the ‘topping out’ of HMT Littlehampton, a brand-new dementia specialist care home in Climping, near the seaside town of Littlehampton,…
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One in Four Across England Provide Support to Alzheimer’s or Dementia Sufferers
A new survey which polled 4,027 across England has found that one in four people are supporting someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form…
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People with Dementia Face Up to a Two Year Wait for Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Society responds to news that the average waiting time from referral to dementia diagnosis has increased to 17.7 weeks. The National Audit of Memory…
Read more...Sport and Brain Injury: Charity Launches Research Priorities and Funding to Close Knowledge Gaps
A new report launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Health Policy Partnership, supported by leading UK sporting bodies including the FA, and RFU and…
Read more...UK Government Promises ‘Dementia Moonshot’ and Fast-Track the Development of New Treatments
Boris Johnson has recommitted to doubling dementia research funding to £160m a year by 2024, as set out in the Government’s 2019 election manifesto. The…
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Antipsychotic Drug Use Among Dementia Patients on the Rise, Study Reveals
The use of antipsychotic drugs to people suffering with dementia has increased by over 50% on average in care homes during the pandemic, new research…
Read more...Building Cognitive Reserve Could Protect Against Memory and Thinking Decline
New research suggests that people who develop high ‘cognitive reserve’ by the time they reach 69 years old may reduce their likelihood of memory and…
Read more...Bolder Government Action is Needed to Address Inequalities in Dementia Risk
Research presented today at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego links socioeconomic deprivation, including neighbourhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, to…
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