Alzheimer's Society 'Press Releases'

Alzheimer’s Society comment on DH Information Strategy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

The Department of Health has today launched its information strategy ‘The power of information: Putting all of us in control of the health and care information we need’.

Actress Carey Mulligan to put spotlight on dementia as new Ambassador

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Alzheimer's Society announces actress Carey Mulligan as its newest ambassador.

Dementia a massive worry for many of us

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Dementia worries nearly two thirds of us according to a joint poll commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society and Saga Homecare.

Average cost of care for older people increased by 10 per cent

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

A new survey of care by local councils reveals shocking increases and wide disparities in charges for services for vulnerable older people.

Only 37 per cent of GPs say they have received adequate basic training on dementia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

An online learning programme for GPs is being launched by Alzheimer's Society and BMJ Learning as the charity reveals just 37 per cent of GPs say they have received sufficient basic dementia training.

Alzheimer's Society reaction to Queen's Speech

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

The Queen's Speech today outlined the government’s plans to introduce a draft Care and Support Bill within the next year.

BBC stars to run Olympic marathon route for Alzheimer's Society

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Star of BBC dramas Great Expectations, Married.Single.Other and Exile, actor Shaun Dooley will be running the Bupa London 10,000 on 27 May to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

Study identifies potential way to stop brain cell death

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Researchers have identified a way to prevent brain cell death according to an article published in the journal Nature.

65 per cent of GPs say people with dementia don't get diagnosed because they don't visit their doctor

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Two thirds of GPs say many people with dementia are not being diagnosed because they are not making an appointment to see their doctor, an Alzheimer's Society survey revealed.

Eating fish, chicken and nuts could lower chances of Alzheimer's, says study

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Eating foods containing omega 3 fatty acids including fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts could lower levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer’s, a study published online in Neurology suggested.

Computer use combined with exercise could reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Moderate exercise combined with mentally stimulating activities such as using a computer could decrease your risk of mild cognitive impairment according to research.

Charity demands action on broken care exposed by Panorama

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Alzheimer's Society has today (Monday, 23 April 2012) set out five areas that require urgent reform to end abuse in care homes.

Panorama on abuse of person with dementia: Alzheimer's Society comment

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Today (Monday 23 April), Panorama will broadcast a report on the abuse of a person with dementia in a care home in Kentish Town, London.

Study suggests exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

A study to be published in the online issue of Neurology has found that daily exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age, including in people over the age of 80.

New drug could help improve dementia diagnosis rates

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

A new drug to detect beta amyloid – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s - could help doctors to diagnose the disease earlier according to research.

Dementia must become a world health priority, says World Health Organisation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Governments and policy makers across the world must make dementia a global public health priority, says a report published by the World Health Organisation and Alzheimer's Disease International.

Alzheimer's Society chosen as 2012 National Gardens Scheme guest charity

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

NGS encourages people to open their private gardens to the public to raise money for a wide range of charities, as well as one additional ‘guest’ charity each year.

Whitechapel actor to run the Reading Half Marathon for Alzheimer's Society

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Whitechapel actor Ben Bishop will be running the Reading Half Marathon for Alzheimer’s Society this weekend.

People feel UK is unprepared for tackling dementia, says Alzheimer's Society

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

Three quarters of people in the UK feel that society is not geared up to deal with dementia according to a new report by Alzheimer’s Society published today (Monday, 26 March 2012).

Alzheimer's Society comment on Thomson Reuters review of research into dementia

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters announced findings that the quality of dementia research in the United Kingdom is second in the world only to the United States.