1966 World Cup legends unite with Alzheimer ’s Society to launch United Against Dementia campaign
1966 World Cup legends Sir Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks OBE are coming back together and urging people to unite against dementia – in a tribute to their teammates living with the condition. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Aerobic and resistance exercise improves thinking skills, study suggests
Aerobic and resistance exercises can improve thinking skills of the over 50s, according to new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and led by University of Canberra researchers. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Celebrities urge public to unite against dementia – as it’s set to be 21st century’s biggest killer
Alzheimer's Society launches new United Against Dementia campaign today. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 24, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Diet drinks possibly associated with stroke and dementia, research suggests
Drinking at least one artificially sweetened beverage daily was associated with almost three times the risk of developing a stroke or dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Two existing drugs can block cell death in mice with neurodegeneration
A new study shows that two drugs can block the death of brain cells in mice. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
UK Dementia Research Institute reveals its first research programmes across six centres
Today the first 27 foundation research programmes at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) are announced. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Stoke City FC take stand against dementia
Stoke City FC have formalised their efforts to support people with dementia by joining the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Dementia Action Alliance (DAA). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 19, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
HSBC plans to become a dementia-friendly bank
HSBC UK has committed to raise £3 million for Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland during three year partnership. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society reacts to figures revealing 900 carers quit every day
More than 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year, according to analysis by the BBC of data released by the charity Skills for Care. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 11, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New study suggests that Marmite may affect brain function
New research by scientists at the University of York suggests that there is a potential link between eating Marmite and activity in the brain. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - April 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
NHS sets out five-year action plan to deliver care fit for the future, Alzheimer ’s Society comment
The NHS has today set out plans on how it will deliver transforming the way care is delivered to ease pressure on hospitals by helping frail and older people live healthier, more independent lives. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 31, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
David Baddiel unites with Alzheimer ’s Society in fight against dementia
Writer and comedian David Baddiel has been appointed as Alzheimer ’s Society’s newest Ambassador, uniting with them in the fight against dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Protein that regulates brain cell connections could be new target for treating Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer ’s Society comment
Researchers in the US have discovered that a protein called Ephexin5 may have a role in Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Researchers discover small nerve cell changes in early dementia
Researchers have discovered some of the earliest changes that happen to brain cells in mice that show signs of frontotemporal dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society responds to research linking insulin resistance and cognitive decline
A study by the University of Tel Aviv has found that resistance to insulin may be linked to an increase in cognitive decline. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - March 24, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
