Real stories Researching how to better support Black people affected by dementia Meet Moïse Roche, PhD Researcher at UCL in London. Meet Moïse Roche, PhD Researcher at UCL in London. ... 30 November 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society supports funding for new global dementia-related projects The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), the Alzheimer’s Association, and Alzheimer’s Society have announced the new dementia-related projects awarded funding through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders. Read more
News Tag: News. Signs of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious - Alzheimer's Society responds In the largest study to date, The University of Glasgow's latest research investigates the genetic risk of Alzheimer's Disease and whether people with a higher genetic risk may show differences in brain structure long before symptoms occur. Read more
Real stories Researching ‘going out’ for people affected by dementia – including finding their way and getting lost Meet Katie Gambier-Ross, Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. Meet Katie Gambier-Ross, Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Research into how best to support carers if a person with dementia has disturbed sleep Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life. Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Researching support to help people with dementia live at home for longer Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. ... 30 July 2021
News Tag: News. New research shows global dementia cases are forecasted to triple by 2050: Alzheimer's Society comments New research presented today (Tuesday 27th July) at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, estimated that the number of people with dementia will nearly triple to more than 152 million by 2050. Read more
News Tag: News. Dementia diagnosis rates drop during pandemic A UCL study publishing on Friday 18 May, has shown that during the pandemic, fewer dementia diagnoses have been made compared to previous years. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia research roadmap for prevention, diagnosis, intervention and care by 2025 The research roadmap presents an action plan for growth in awareness and prioritisation of dementia as a global issue, providing opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Researcher profile: Combining genetics and lifestyle From our Autumn 2016 issue of Care and Cure magazine, hear from Dr Claudia Metzler-Baddeley- an Alzheimer's Society and BRACE research fellow and a senior lecturer in psychology at Cardiff University. She is based at the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC). Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Investing in Dementia Research Leaders Our investment in both care and biomedical research has more than doubled since 2010. Learn more about how Alzheimer's Society invests in Dementia Research Leaders of the future. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. The arts can help people living with dementia Read more about how the arts can help people living with dementia. Read more
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