‘Cruel and heart-breaking’- TV actress Jo Joyner describes her experience of dementia, as she opens up for the first time
Jo Joyner unites against dementia, sharing her experience of her nanna Dorris' battle with dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Healthwatch England report opens the door on home care services – Alzheimer’s Society comment
Healthwatch England have analysed the experiences of 3,415 home care users, their families and front line staff across 52 local areas between August 2015 and June 2017. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 24, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Less REM sleep tied to greater risk of dementia, study suggest – Alzheimer’s Society comment
People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published today (Wednesday 23 August). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 23, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Lithium in drinking water could protect against dementia, study finds – Alzheimer’s Society comments
People exposed to higher levels of lithium in their drinking water are at a reduced risk of dementia, according to a large study published today (Wednesday 23 August 2017) in JAMA Psychiatry. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 23, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New partnership with Waitrose Community Matters online scheme
Alzheimer ’s Society has been invited by Waitrose to participate in their Community Matters online scheme from September to November 2017. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Response to news on Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for people with dementia
Joy Watson is one of our highly valued ambassadors, doing a huge amount to raise awareness both of dementia and Alzheimer ’s Society. She has recently seen her benefits to be cut. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Extra 71000 care home places needed by 2025, Lancet study suggests – Alzheimer’s Society comments
As life expectancy increases, so too have the number of years that older adults spend with substantial care needs, suggests a study published today in The Lancet. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 16, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Dementia education on risk inspires people in midlife to consider healthier lifestyles
75% of people said advice on dementia risk reduction would encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 15, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New Healthwatch report highlights variation in care homes, Alzheimer's Society comments
A new report published today by Healthwatch has highlighted the striking variation in care homes across the country. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Musician Glen Campbell dies of Alzheimer ’s disease aged 81
Musician, Glen Campbell, has died aged 81, after a long battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 9, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
NHS Digital survey finds financial problems caused by caring linked to increased feelings of social isolation
A new survey of 55,700 carers published today (Thursday 3 August 2017) by NHS Digital found that almost 40% of carers who reported the most serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Second OFSTED-style rating of CCG dementia care reveals mixed picture
Today (Friday 21 July 2017) NHS England have published the end of year results from the Clinical Commissioning Group Improvement and Assessment Framework (CCG IAF). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 21, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Vulnerable adults being let down by poor social work practice, new report finds
Vulnerable people are being forced into situations against their will because care providers are not following the proper processes, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
AAIC: Lancet Commission reveals a third of cases of dementia may be preventable – Alzheimer’s Society comment
The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care is being presented at the Alzheimer ’s Association International Conference 2017. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
AAIC: Blood test could offer clues about the risk of Alzheimer ’s disease, study shows – Alzheimer’s Society comment
New research reported today investigates whether simpler, more practical test for amyloid deposition could in future offer clues about the development and progression of Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 19, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
