Alzheimer's Society 'News Feed'

Chelsea FC Donate signed ball to help raise funds for Alzheimer's Society

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:09:00 +0100

The Chelsea FC Foundation is helping fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society during Dementia Awareness Week™ (Sunday 20 May – Saturday 26 May) through the online auction of a football signed by the team.

Street surprise is right on song at Dementia Awareness Week tea party

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:00 +0100

A flash mob turned up the volume at an Alzheimer’s Society pop up tea party in York by spontaneously bursting into song.

Olympic torchbearer skydives for Alzheimer's Society

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:05:00 +0100

A 12-year-old Olympic torchbearer has chosen Alzheimer’s Society as the beneficiaries from her latest fundraising challenge.

Alzheimer’s Society's Singing for the Brain South Wales groups perform in Cardiff Bay

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:11:00 +0100

To help celebrate Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week™ members from several popular Singing for the Brain® groups from across South Wales will come together for a public performance.

Charity welcomes Prime Minister to central office during Dementia Awareness Week™

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:07:00 +0100

Alzheimer's Society welcomed David Cameron to its offices today (Thursday 24 May) as work continued on the Prime Minister's challenge on dementia.

'Never Will Forget' tribute record to father-in-law with dementia ready to hit radio waves in the South West to mark Dementia Awareness Week™

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:33:00 +0100

Former south west radio and TV presenter, Ian Calvert has generously transferred the rights of a song he penned and recorded in tribute to his deceased father-in-law, John Cramb to Alzheimer's Society

Sunderland musician supports Dementia Awareness Week

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:31:00 +0100

Futureheads vocalist Ross Millard attended a flagship awareness raising event to launch Dementia Awareness Week™ earlier this week.

'Memories' launched at Chelsea Flower Show

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:57:00 +0100

A Devon flower nursery launched a new flower called 'Memories' yesterday at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Alzheimer's Society comment on DH Information Strategy

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:38:00 +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 for Alzheimer's Society

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Alzheimer's Society today (Monday 21 May) announces actress Carey Mulligan as its newest ambassador.

Dementia a massive worry for many of us

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 +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

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:00 +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

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:03:00 +0100

An online learning programme for GPs is being launched by Alzheimer's Society and BMJ Learning, the medical education division of the BMJ Group.

Alzheimer's Society invites Aylesbury residents to 'Remember the person' and join them for musical memories this Dementia Awareness Week™

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:48:00 +0100

Alzheimer’s Society in Aylesbury is encouraging people to get talking about dementia this Dementia Awareness Week™ (20 – 26 May 2012).

Wragge & Co cycle from London to Paris to support Alzheimer's Society

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:00 +0100

Wragge & Co, a UK headquartered international law firm, have chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society as their charity of the year 2012.

Alzheimer's Society's reaction to Queen's Speech

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:51:00 +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

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:41:00 +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

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:00 +0100

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

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

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:00 +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 suggests.

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

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 +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 has revealed.