Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments
The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in non-frail peers, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study claims that computerised ‘brain training’ reduces dementia risk, Alzheimer’s Society comment
Results from a ten year study have hinted that a type of brain training designed to train people ’s thinking speed could reduce dementia risk. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 16, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society responds to announcement of social care consultation
The Government is today expected to announce the first steps of a Green Paper aimed at reforming the social care system in England. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 16, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Bill Gates to invest $50 million to advance research towards a cure for Alzheimer ’s
Bill Gates has today announced a $50 million investment into the Dementia Discovery Fund, motivated by personal experience of Alzheimer's disease in his family. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 13, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Study says sleep disorder may increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer ’s Society comments
Disordered breathing during sleep is linked to a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
£1m donor honoured at ‘financial Oscars’
A retired dentist who gave £1million to Alzheimer's Society has been honoured at the ‘Oscars of the private banking world.’ (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New research suggests Government social care cap will not protect the majority
New research has found that the government’s proposed lifetime cap on care costs for adults in England would not protect the majority of service users. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Mental health detention applications reach record level, Alzheimer's Society comments
The number of applications to detain people with mental health issues, dementia or learning difficulties for their own safety has reached the highest level on record. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Brain inflammation markers associated with late-life brain volume- Alzheimer ’s Society comment
A new study has found a relationship between inflammation biomarkers in the brains of 40-60 year olds and brain shrinkage in older age. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Daily nutritional drink could reduce cognitive decline in very early Alzheimer ’s disease- Alzheimer's Society comment
The full results from the European LipiDiDiet clinical trial has been published online in The Lancet Neurology today. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 31, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Lack of care home choice leave families 'settling' for inadequate places - Alzheimer ’s Society comment
New research by Which? has found that almost half of people who had arranged care for themselves or a loved one said there weren ’t any places in at least one of the local care homes they considered. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Research finds blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk, Alzheimer's Society comments
New research published today suggests that blood-thinning drugs may be associated with reduction in dementia risk, as well as reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Film industry heavyweights unite against dementia
UK cinematic experiences are made more inclusive by industry influencers. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 18, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
The Lancet Commission on Global Access to Palliative Care and Pain Relief - Alzheimer's Society comments
More than 25.5 million people around the world are dying each year with serious physical and psychological suffering caused by disease, injury or illness, according to a major new report. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Society responds to figures showing dementia remains leading cause of death
Dementia is still the leading cause of death in England and Wales. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
