New study suggests concussion could double dementia risk
A University of California (UCSF) led study has suggested that concussion, even without loss of conciousness, can increase a person's risk of dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 8, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Metro Bank launches charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society
Metro Bank will be funding a research project that will identify a new drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk
But no link found with hayfever medications. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Dementia charities join forces for 2019 London Marathon campaign
Hackney-born actor Ray Winstone is challenging runners inspired by Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 to secure their place in next year ’s event to help raise over £3.5m for dementia research. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 25, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Age and menopause
A study published yesterday (11 April) suggests fluctuations in the female hormone oestrogen over a woman's life played a bigger role than age of menopause onset alone. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 12, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study finds dementia risk increased with brain injury
A nationwide study of 2.8 million people over 36 years in Denmark has found that a person ’s risk of developing dementia increases with the number and severity of traumatic brain injuries. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
20,000 young people become Dementia Friends
The Scout Association and Alzheimer ’s Society unite to empower young people to help those living with dementia (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 29, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study finds anti-inflammatories could help prevent dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment
A Vancouver-based research team led by Dr Patrick McGeer, has published a paper suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs could prevent Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 28, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Complaint upheld against advertising of NeuroAD as Alzheimer ’s disease treatment
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) have upheld a complaint made against Neuronix for their advertising of a medical device in relation to Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Hunt: We need to do better for social care
The Health and Social Care Secretary is today giving his first speech since his Department was given full responsibility for social care in January 2018, setting out the seven key principles to reform (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 20, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Charity duo unite against dementia in Everest adventure
Two Alzheimer ’s Society colleagues will push themselves to the limit when they embark on one of the world’s greatest treks. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 17, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Quality of care homes got worse in 1 in 5 local authorities in the last year
The proportion of care homes rated “inadequate” or “requires improvement” increased in 1 in 5 local authority areas in 2017, according to new analysis by older people’s charity Independent Age. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 15, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Government announces £40m investment in Dementia Research
The Government has today (Monday 12 March) announced a £40 million investment in the UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 12, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Sainsbury's receives praise for supporting employee with Alzheimer's disease
Son of a woman living with Alzheimer's praises Sainsbury's for supporting his mum during the latter months of her employment. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 7, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
World-leading dementia researchers win 2018 Brain Prize
Four world-leading dementia researchers have today (6 March) won a prestigious €1m prize for their contribution to neuroscience. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
