News Tag: News. Panorama: 'The Forgotten Frontline' - Alzheimer's Society comment 'The Forgotten Frontline' highlights how social care staff from across the UK have been impacted by coronavirus. Read more
News Tag: News. The Lancet: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk. Read more
News Tag: News. Quality of early-life education positively impacts dementia risk later in life - Alzheimer's Society responds Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Read more
News Tag: News. Early Adult BMI Associated With Late Life Dementia Risk' study - Alzheimer's Society responds Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference have suggested that efforts aimed at reducing dementia risk may need to begin earlier in life with a focus on obesity prevention and treatment Read more
News Tag: News. Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status. Read more
News Tag: News. PAC condemns “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent approach” to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds The PAC have said the social care sector has been affected by 'years of inattention' and cuts to funding. Read more