https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news Alzheimer's Society Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 09 May 2018 06:29:16 +0000 Wed, 09 May 2018 06:29:16 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/319/new_study_suggests_concussion_could_double_dementia_risk A University of California (UCSF) led study has suggested that concussion, even without loss of conciousness, can increase a person's risk of dementia. Tue, 08 May 2018 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/318/metro_bank_launches_charity_partnership_with_alzheimers_society Metro Bank will be funding a research project that will identify a new drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Wed, 02 May 2018 12:47:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/317/new_evidence_shows_some_anti-depressants_can_raise_dementia_risk But no link found with hayfever medications. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/316/dementia_charities_join_forces_for_2019_london_marathon_campaign Hackney-born actor Ray Winstone is challenging runners inspired by Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 to secure their place in next year’s event to help raise over £3.5m for dementia research. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:24:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/315/age_and_menopause A study published yesterday (11 April) suggests fluctuations in the female hormone oestrogen over a woman's life played a bigger role than age of menopause onset alone. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:09:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/314/study_finds_dementia_risk_increased_with_brain_injury A nationwide study of 2.8 million people over 36 years in Denmark has found that a person’s risk of developing dementia increases with the number and severity of traumatic brain injuries. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:54:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/313/20000_young_people_become_dementia_friends The Scout Association and Alzheimer’s Society unite to empower young people to help those living with dementia Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/312/study_finds_anti-inflammatories_could_help_prevent_dementia_%E2%80%93_alzheimer_s_society_comment A Vancouver-based research team led by Dr Patrick McGeer, has published a paper suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs could prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:10:00 +0100 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/311/complaint_upheld_against_advertising_of_neuroad_as_alzheimer_s_disease_treatment The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) have upheld a complaint made against Neuronix for their advertising of a medical device in relation to Alzheimer's disease. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/310/hunt_we_need_to_do_better_for_social_care The Health and Social Care Secretary is today giving his first speech since his Department was given full responsibility for social care in January 2018, setting out the seven key principles to reform Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:03:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/309/charity_duo_unite_against_dementia_in_everest_adventure Two Alzheimer’s Society colleagues will push themselves to the limit when they embark on one of the world’s greatest treks.  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:21:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/308/quality_of_care_homes_got_worse_in_1_in_5_local_authorities_in_the_last_year The proportion of care homes rated “inadequate” or “requires improvement” increased in 1 in 5 local authority areas in 2017, according to new analysis by older people’s charity Independent Age. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:19:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/307/government_announces_40m_investment_in_dementia_research The Government has today (Monday 12 March) announced a £40 million investment in the UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI). Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:20:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/306/sainsburys_receives_praise_for_supporting_employee_with_alzheimers_disease Son of a woman living with Alzheimer's praises Sainsbury's for supporting his mum during the latter months of her employment. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:35:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/305/world-leading_dementia_researchers_win_2018_brain_prize Four world-leading dementia researchers have today (6 March) won a prestigious €1m prize for their contribution to neuroscience. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:10:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/304/robot_seal_pup_one_step_closer_to_helping_people_with_dementia Robotic seals that respond to touch and speech are a step closer to being introduced onto dementia wards following new research. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:29:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/296/dementia_action_week_%E2%80%93_tell_us_what_actions_you_want_to_see This year, Dementia Awareness Week is changing to Dementia Action Week. It will take place from 21-27 May 2018. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/303/which_care_homes_investigation Investigation by Which? has found that care homes are failing to provide contracts and may be breaking the law by neglecting to tell residents and their families about important terms and conditions. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/302/study_confirms_the_link_between_hearing_loss_and_dementia_in_older_adults On World Hearing Day, the BIHIMA highlight an important new study into the link between hearing loss and the risk of dementia in older adults. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:18:00 +0000 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/article/301/olympian_ron_hill_ready_for_biggest_test_of_his_life_after_dementia_revelation Running legend Ron Hill says he is ready to face 'the biggest challenge of my life' after revealing that he is now living with dementia. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:39:00 +0000