George Cyriax (1935-2016) A Tribute
We are sad to report that George Cyriax, Treasurer of the Alzheimer's Society from 1987 to 1999, died after a short illness on July 31, 2016. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Generous supporter donates £1 million in memory of wife
A retired dentist has made a huge donation to Alzheimer ’s Society in memory of his late wife. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Drug removes Alzheimer ’s hallmark amyloid protein from the brains of people with early-stage disease
New research has shown a drug can remove the Alzheimer ’s disease hallmark amyloid protein from the brains of people in the early stages of the disease. The research is published today (Wednesday 31 August) in the journal Nature. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
World's most in depth study to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease launched in UK, Alzheimer's Society comment
A new study that hopes to improve the success rate of research trials for treatments in Alzheimer's disease is announced today (Monday 22 August 2016). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Songaminute Man raises £100,000 for Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to Simon 'Mac' McDermott's heart-warming and inspiring videos of him and his dad, the 'Songaminute' Man. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Terry's Alzheimer's Society Wing Walk
‘It was a brilliant experience and it is a charity dear to my heart. I wanted to help raise funds and awareness of Alzheimer’s Society so others get involved and support people living with dementia.' (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 18, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Calcium supplements linked to dementia risk in women with certain health conditions, Alzheimer ’s Society comment
New research claims that calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 17, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Carey Mulligan teams up with Jeremy Hunt to change global attitudes towards dementia
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has today been appointed by the Alzheimer ’s Society and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt as the first ever UK Global Dementia Friends Ambassador. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 16, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society responds to 'Songaminute' Man fundraising achievements
Simon 'Mac' McDermott's heartwarming and inspiring videos of him and his dad, the 'Songaminute' Man, singing in their very own carpool karaoke has raised a staggering £28,000 for Alzheimer's Society. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Researchers identify a set of genes that may protect parts of the brain from Alzheimer ’s disease
Research published today in Science Advances has identified a specific pattern of gene activity in areas of the brain that are most vulnerable to the damage caused by Alzheimer ’s disease, even in young, healthy brains. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 10, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
World Dementia Council sets ambitious action plan to tackle escalating global dementia crisis
'Dementia is one of the most urgent global health challenges and is not solvable by any one country, organisation or individual alone' Dr Yves Joanette, Chair of the World Dementia Council. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Scilly family embark on 850-mile charity cycle
A Scilly family is cycling unsupported from John O ’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for charity – despite only having five miles of island road to practice on. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Retailers set to become more dementia friendly
Alzheimer ’s Society is launching a new guide for retailers to encourage them to become dementia friendly and support people living with dementia and their carers. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
First drug to target tau tangles reduces brain shrinkage in Alzheimer ’s disease
Research presented today has shown that the drug LMTX may slow down brain shrinkage in some people with mild to moderate Alzheimer ’s disease by up to a third. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 28, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer ’s disease is harder to diagnose in men
Men with dementia may be more likely to be mis-diagnosed, which could explain why women appear more likely to get the condition, finds new research presented today (Tuesday 26 July) at Alzheimer ’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2016 in Toronto. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - July 26, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
