News Tag: News. Research suggest link between bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer’s disease – Alzheimer’s Society comment An enzyme known to cause gum infections in humans, may also contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, according to scientists who analysed brain tissue from people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
News Tag: News. Study finds it may be possible to restore memory function in people with Alzheimer’s disease – Alzheimer’s Society comments Research published today in the journal Brain suggests a new approach to Alzheimer's disease that may eventually make it possible to reverse memory loss, a hallmark of the disease in its late stages. Read more
News Tag: News. Government must rethink proposals on liberty safeguarding for people with dementia Alzheimer’s Society has today signed a joint charity letter raising our concerns about new proposals by the Government to reform the liberty safeguarding system in England and Wales. Read more
News Tag: News. Study finds moving more in old age may protect brain from dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment A new study suggests that older adults who stay active may maintain more of their memory and thinking skills compared to those who are less active. Read more
News Tag: News. Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size - Alzheimer's Society comment Carrying extra body fat, especially around the middle, may be linked to brain shrinkage, according to a study published by Neurology. Read more
News Tag: News. Human Rights Watch report into social care assessments Older people in England, including with dementia, are at risk of not getting enough help to live independent, dignified lives because of inequalities with assessments for social services, according to report. Read more