News Tag: News. FDA approves new Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab in the US Our Director of Research responds to news that the FDA has approved new Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab in the US. Read more
News Tag: News. UK organisations release new dementia manifesto ahead of General Election UK dementia organisations have joined forces to publish a new dementia manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024. Read more
News Tag: News. Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the Government to make dementia a priority and urgently fix diagnosis as just 1.4% of dementia healthcare costs are spent on diagnosis and treatment, with families shouldering 63% of the costs. Read more
News Tag: News. First of its kind Beatles book brings the band’s story to life for people with dementia A new book about The Beatles, which has been designed specifically with, and for, people with dementia, is released today (Monday 15 April), with the accompanying audio voiced by actor Bill Nighy. Read more
News Tag: News. UK comes a step closer to blood tests for diagnosing dementia Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate. Read more
News Tag: News. England put spotlight on dementia symptoms for sell-out ‘Alzheimer’s Society International’ Last night, the third dedicated Alzheimer’s Society International took place, with the England’s men’s team once again wearing nameless shirts as part of powerful stunt. Read more