Signs of dementia found in a small number of retired footballers
Research published today (Wednesday 1 February) in the journal  Acta Neuropathologica, found evidence of neurological signs related to dementia in a small number of professional football players. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 15, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Ditch the date and support a person with dementia this Valentine ’s Day. #sharethelove
Alzheimer ’s Society urgently calls on social butterflies, shopaholics and nature lovers to volunteer with new matching style service. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - February 14, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Cat parasite linked to risk of Alzheimer ’s disease
Research published in the current issue of the Journal of Parasitology suggests a potential link between a common parasite and Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Bilingual brains are more resilient to dementia cause by Alzheimer ’s disease
Lifelong bilinguals have increased connectivity in certain areas of the brain that help to protect them from dementia, according to a study published on Monday 30 January. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Alzheimer's Society reacts to David Cameron's new role as President of Alzheimer's Research UK
Former Prime Minister, David Cameron, has today (Wednesday 25 January) been announced as the new President of Alzheimer's Research UK. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Alzheimer ’s Society unveils engaging new brand in move to make dementia impossible to ignore
The leading dementia charity has launched its new brand to give a stronger voice to every single person affected by dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Alzheimer's Society reacts to David Cameron's new role as President of Alzheimer's Research UK
Former Prime Minister, David Cameron, has today (Wednesday 25 January) been announced as the new President of Alzheimer's Research UK. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Care home funding shortfall leaves self-funders filling £1.3bn gap
Healthcare market intelligence provider, LaingBuisson, has today revealed that the average fee per resident paid to care homes falls short of the real cost of service - by more than £100 a week. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Care home funding shortfall leaves self-funders filling £1.3bn gap - Alzheimer's Society responds to latest LaingBuisson figures
Healthcare market intelligence provider, LaingBuisson, has today revealed that the average fee per resident paid to care homes falls short of the real cost of service - by more than £100 a week. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 24, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Songaminute Man heading for top of the pops
A dream will come true for ‘Songaminute Man’ Teddy Mac with the release of his first ever single, which will raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Delirium could accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia
A study, published today (Wednesday 18 January 2017) in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, is the first to show that delirium can worsen cognitive decline in people with dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 19, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Living close to major roads linked to small increase in dementia risk, study suggests
Dementia is more common in people who live within 50 metres of a major road than those who live further away, according to a study looking at 6.6 million people. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health, study suggests
A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - January 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news