Laing Buisson proposes solution for funding social care - Alzheimer's Society comments
Leading health economist, William Laing, has today published his proposal for a long-term solution for funding social care. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Country Director receives MBE for services to dementia in Wales
Alzheimer ’s Society Cymru’s Sue Phelps visited Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 October to receive her well-deserved MBE for services to dementia in Wales. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Ruth Langsford unites with 3,000 people at Surrey Memory Walk
Strictly Come Dancing star Ruth Langsford took a break from the dancefloor to join 3,000 people who united against dementia at an Alzheimer ’s Society Memory Walk. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Research suggests middle-aged women with high blood pressure could be at increased risk of dementia
Women who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia later in life, according to a study published today, 4 October 2017, in the medical journal Neurology. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
New research finds brain scan can identify early Alzheimer's disease
Researchers in New Mexico and Croatia have tested a non-invasive brain scanning technique known as magnetoencephalography, or MEG, as an early biomarker of Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
National Fitness Day and dementia
Take part in National Fitness Day and get active to join the fight against dementia. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Intepirdine fails to treat Alzheimer ’s disease in Phase 3 trial
Axovant Sciences today announced that the Phase 3 MINDSET trial of its Alzheimer’s drug intepirdine has failed to bring meaningful improvements in cognition or daily functioning. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Tony Booth dies aged 85
Actor and campaigner, Tony Booth, has died aged 85, over a decade since his Alzheimer ’s Disease diagnosis. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Internet Sensation ‘Songaminute Man’ releases first album for World Alzheimer’s Day
‘Songaminute man’ Teddy Mac, an 81 year old man with Alzheimer’s disease and former entertainer from Blackburn, has realised his debut album. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 21, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Social workers reveal the extent of social care meltdown
Nearly 7 in 10 are feeling the pinch of cost pressures in their local authority. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Research finds people with dementia receive little specialist support at end of life, despite high levels of need - Alzheimer's Society comment
GPs are the main providers of medical care. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Sir Geoff Hurst unites with Alzheimer ’s Society at Memory Walk
England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst is joining forces with Alzheimer ’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who are living with the condition. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 18, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Comedy genius Terry Jones unites with 3,500 people at Memory Walk
Monty Python legend Terry Jones joined more than 3,500 people to unite against dementia at the London Memory Walk. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 14, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Theatre legend, Sir Peter Hall, dies aged 86, while battling dementia
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer ’s Society, says: (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - September 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Man with Alzheimer's disease overcharged for utilities and services
Gavin Terry, Policy Manager at Alzheimer ’s Society responds. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - August 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
