News Tag: News. New Health for Care coalition warns Government that care services are on brink of collapse – Alzheimer’s Society comment The Health for Care coalition, a new group of health organisations, led by the NHS Confederation is urging the Government to act to rescue the social care system. Read more
News Tag: News. 'Stay positive to boost brain health in old age' - Alzheimer's Society comment Think positively to keep your brain healthy and lower the risk of dementia in older age, experts have said. A new report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) suggests feeling good and being emotionally well is linked with better brain health among over-50s. Read more
News Tag: News. Drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol may not improve thinking and memory While drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol have been shown to be beneficial for heart health, a new study from Neurology has found that two such drugs may not provide a similar benefit to the brain. Read more
News Tag: News. Theresa May warned over plans for £100,000 cap on care costs - Alzheimer's Society comment The Prime Minister has been warned by her Health Secretary that plans for a £100,000 care cap will cost billions and lead to significant tax rises, it was reported today. Read more
News Tag: News. Keeping active in middle age may be tied to lower risk of dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment Keeping physically and mentally active in middle age may be tied to a lower risk of developing dementia decades later, according to a study published today in the online journal Neurology. Read more
News Tag: News. 'Void' in care for those diagnosed with early onset dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment Families are being 'devastated' by a 'void' in care provided for people who develop dementia under the age of 65, according to a leading nurse. Read more