New research presented today (Sunday 14th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) found that experiencing multiple sensory impairments, such as vision and hearing problems, is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older adults.

New research has highlighted that living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person’s genetic risk of dementia.

New research by University of Southern California presented today (Sunday 14th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) indicates that cognitive reserve in women may affect the relationship between exposure to outdoor air pollution and risk of Alzheimer’s.

New analysis published today (Tuesday 9 July) by Alzheimer’s Society reveals people living with dementia have had to spend almost £15bn of their own money on social care since Government reforms were first promised in March 2017.

Billions of pounds must be spent to restore quality and access in the adult social care system to an "acceptable" standard, peers have urged.

A new recommendation says people living with dementia and people involved in their care should be given the opportunity to talk about the life experiences, preferences, interests, strengths and needs of the person with a healthcare professional.