Robot seal pup one step closer to helping people with dementia
Robotic seals that respond to touch and speech are a step closer to being introduced onto dementia wards following new research. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Dementia Action Week – Tell us what actions you want to see
This year, Dementia Awareness Week is changing to Dementia Action Week. It will take place from 21-27 May 2018. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Which? care homes investigation
Investigation by Which? has found that care homes are failing to provide contracts and may be breaking the law by neglecting to tell residents and their families about important terms and conditions. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study confirms the link between hearing loss and dementia in older adults
On World Hearing Day, the BIHIMA highlight an important new study into the link between hearing loss and the risk of dementia in older adults. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Olympian Ron Hill ready for biggest test of his life after dementia revelation
Running legend Ron Hill says he is ready to face 'the biggest challenge of my life' after revealing that he is now living with dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New campaign launched for Utilities industry to become dementia-friendly
On 28 February 2018 we launched the first ever dementia-friendly utilities guide, asking businesses to unite against dementia and commit to better supporting customers affected by the condition. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment
A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study links heavy drinking with increased risk of dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment
A study published on 20 February in the Lancet Public Health has suggested that alcohol abuse addiction disorders are a major risk factor for dementia, specifically early onset dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
The new Dementia Action Plan for Wales – Alzheimer’s Society comment
On 14 February 2018, Welsh Government launched its brand new Dementia Action Plan for Wales. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 20, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Can treatments for arthritis be repurposed for dementia? – Alzheimer’s Society comments
New research suggests that drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of patients developing dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 13, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
British Red Cross report highlights that older people at risk from emergency hospital readmissions
Alzheimer's Society responds to In and Out of Hospital, a report published by the British Red Cross. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society responds to Jeremy Hunt MP's appointment as Health and Social Care Secretary
Yesterday, Monday 8 June, Jeremy Hunt MP was appointed as Health and Social Care Secretary as part of a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 9, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Pfizer ends neuroscience discovery programme, including research into Alzheimer ’s disease treatment – Alzheimer’s Society comment
Pfizer has announced that it will be ending its neuroscience discovery and early development efforts, an area which includes research into drug development for Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 9, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Founding member of Alzheimer's Society's Research Network awarded MBE
Alzheimer ’s Society volunteer, Barbara Woodward-Carlton, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Will a Salad a Day Keep Memory Problems Away? - Alzheimer's Society comments
New research suggests that eating one or two servings per day of green, leafy vegetables may slow down the memory and thinking decline associated with ageing. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - December 21, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
