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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.

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

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.

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.

Blood-based biomarker for tau for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease highly accurate - Alzheimer's Society comment

Presented at AAIC, the research suggests this biomarker may detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear.

Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July 2020 – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Wearing a face covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July 2020. Alzheimer’s Society comments.

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