Angela Rippon ‘humbled’ by CBE in New Year’s Honours list
Alzheimer ’s Society Ambassador Angela Rippon has been awarded a CBE for services to dementia care in the New Year’s Honours list. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Calcium supplements linked to dementia risk in women with certain health conditions, Alzheimer ’s Society comment
New research claims that calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Terry's Alzheimer's Society Wing Walk
‘It was a brilliant experience and it is a charity dear to my heart. I wanted to help raise funds and awareness of Alzheimer’s Society so others get involved and support people living with dementia.' (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New research uncovers factors that can protect against cognitive decline and dementia
Research at the Alzheimer ’s Association International Conference 2016 in Toronto, finds that certain genes and lifestyle factors can increase resilience against the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Sarah Travers supports Alzheimer ’s Society launch of Northern Ireland Dementia Friendly Awards
‘I wish Dementia Friends awareness workshops had been available when my father had dementia, it would have helped me so much to understand what the world was like for him and what was happening' (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Immune protein could offer potential new target for Alzheimer's disease treatments
Research published today (Tuesday 19 April) suggests that an immune system protein could help to reverse some of the physical and cognitive changes seen in Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Michael Dent appointed to spearhead fundraising at Alzheimer ’s Society
Michael Dent is joining Alzheimer's Society, the UK ’s leading dementia charity, as Director of Fundraising. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
ONS reports spike in number of deaths in 2015 driven by increased mortality in over 75s
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Public Health England, have carried out analysis of weekly and monthly death figures. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society launches 20,000 reasons to take action on dementia campaign
The campaign is calling on all political parties to support the 20,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in Northern Ireland. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Blocking protein clears Alzheimer ’s hallmark amyloid build ups in mice
Physical exercise in older people is associated with a slower rate of decline in memory and some thinking skills that occur with ageing, according to research carried out by the University of Miami. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New Alzheimer ’s Society Chair to galvanise momentum in tackling dementia
Alzheimer ’s Society is delighted to announce Stephen Hill as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer ’s Society responds to today’s Budget announcement
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimer ’s Society, said: (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Comment on the re-formed World Dementia Council
The World Dementia Council re-formed at a meeting in London this week, becoming globally representative in recognition of the urgent need to tackle the biggest disease burden facing the world today. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
