Research Grow your own neurons New evidence in this hotly debated field suggests that we might still be able to make new neurons as we age. Sian Gregory, science writer and executive on our Will to Remember team, finds out what this means for Alzheimer’s. New evidence in this hotly debated field suggests that we might still be able to make new neurons as we age. Sian Gregory, science writer and executive on our Will to Remember team, finds out what this means for Alzheimer’s. ... 04 June 2019
Research Five years of PREVENT We take a look at past and potential achievements of PREVENT, a landmark study to discover new biomarkers for dementia. We take a look at past and potential achievements of PREVENT, a landmark study to discover new biomarkers for dementia. ... 04 June 2019
Research Investigating mushrooms Josie Clarkson, a Dementia Support Worker and science writer in South London, looks at research into mushrooms and brain function. Josie Clarkson, a Dementia Support Worker and science writer in South London, looks at research into mushrooms and brain function. ... 04 June 2019
Research Could air pollution cause dementia? We brought together neurologists, epidemiologists and experts on the effects of toxins in the brain to help us make sense of the research on air pollution and dementia so far. We brought together neurologists, epidemiologists and experts on the effects of toxins in the brain to help us make sense of the research on air pollution and dementia so far. ... 04 June 2019
Research Tag: Research. ‘Refresh’ aims to support people with dementia through a smartphone Refresh is a smartphone application that has been developed by assistive technology company, How Do I?, to help people with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society partnered with the team through our Accelerator Programme. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Partnering with Jelly Drops to stop dehydration in dementia Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme. Read more
Research A new type of dementia: It’s never too LATE An international team of researchers has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society researcher, Dr Kirsty McAleese shares what this means for dementia research. An international team of researchers has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society researcher, Dr Kirsty McAleese shares what this means for dementia research. ... 15 May 2019
Research Tag: Research. UK Dementia Research Institute As a founding charity partner for the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), Alzheimer’s Society has pledged £50 million towards the single biggest investment in dementia research the UK has ever seen. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Research evidence support At Alzheimer's Society, we use research evidence to inform decision-making and enable better health, care and wellbeing for people affected by dementia. Read more
Research 5 technology innovations that could help people living at home with dementia Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing. Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing. ... 16 April 2019
Research Tag: Research. Understanding the benefits of community singing groups for people with dementia Research project: A look into the true benefits and cost effectiveness of community singing for people affected by dementia, through PRESIDE (Pilot Randomised Evaluation of Singing in Dementia) Read more
Research How a clinical psychologist hopes to support dementia carers Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. ... 27 March 2019