New drug found to safely reduce amyloid beta production in people with Alzheimer's disease
New research published today in Science Translational Medicine presents results from a drug trial that explores reducing the production of amyloid as a way of treating Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 3, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Loneliness may predict Alzheimer ’s disease, suggests a new study
A study suggests people who had high levels of the protein amyloid in their brain were more likely to be classified as lonely. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 3, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Heart-warming videos of dad with dementia earn Songaminute fundraiser Pride of Britain award
Simon McDermott and his dad Teddy, the ‘Songaminute' Man have been awarded the Special Recognition Award at this year’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain awards. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 28, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Increasing muscle strength can improve brain function in adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, study suggests
A study published yesterday, (24 October) in the Journal of American Geriatrics, has found that increased muscle strength improves the brain function of adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 25, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
MRC funding boost to prepare for the UK Dementia Research Institute
Momentum awards worth £4.3 million announced by the Medical Research Council to prepare for the UK Dementia Research Institute. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 25, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Kitchen supper fundraiser has tasty results
Winchester resident organises a flavoursome fundraiser! (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Treatment approach used in cancer holds promise for Alzheimer ’s disease
Researchers hope this new treatment could be administered as simple nasal spray. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Exercise may help ward off memory decline in older people, study suggests
Exercise may be associated with a small benefit for older people who already have memory and thinking problems. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New play, Simeon ’s Watch, takes a closer look at dementia in a rural community
Riding Lights Theatre Company is touring their new play, Simeon ’s Watch, from 12 October until 10 December 2016 across the country. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 13, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Adult social care is approaching “tipping point”, warns CQC
The health watchdog has warned that the sector is becoming unsustainable. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Local Man Dan ’s Length of Wales Challenge
Dan Brown from Rhoose has just completed a mammoth challenge across Wales, which pushed all physical limits. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New research in mice hints that a gene therapy holds potential to treat Alzheimer ’s disease
New research published today (Monday 10 October 2016) in the journal of Proceedings of the National Academy, holds potential to treat Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer ’s Society statement on younger onset dementia
Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer ’s Society has said: (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 6, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Women ’s better verbal memory skills could make them more resilient to early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Women typically have better verbal memory skills, compared to men, and new research indicates this could make them more resilient to the damage caused to brain cells in early stages of Alzheimer ’s. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day could be a third less likely to develop dementia
Women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day may reduce their risk of dementia by more than a third, according to new research published yesterday in the Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
