Research Tag: Research. Could new brain scans improve dementia with Lewy bodies diagnosis? Research project: In vivo neurite morphology: a novel MRI biomarker of dementia with Lewy bodies? Read more
Research Tag: Research. Heart-brain link: how heart disease increases the risk of dementia Research project: The heart-brain link: how does vascular risk for dementia lead to cognitive decline? Read more
Research Tag: Research. A mouth care programme for people with dementia and swallowing problems Research project: Is it feasible for the NHS to deliver a specialised mouth care programme for patients who have dementia and swallowing problems in an acute hospital? Read more
Research Tag: Research. Using artificial intelligence to understand the causes of Alzheimer’s disease Research project: In vivo molecular imaging of early pathology in Alzheimer’s disease using positron emission tomography. Read more
Research Is Alzheimer's disease contagious? The science still says no You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines. You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines. ... 17 December 2018
Research Tag: Research. Grant application development Alzheimer’s Society wants to support researchers to carry out the highest quality, innovative research that will have a positive impact for people affected by dementia. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Joint Programme - Neurodegenerative Diseases Alzheimer’s Society, along with other UK funders, has committed £2.15million to the Joint Programme - Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND). Find out about the UK highlights from the programme here. Read more
Research The Fidget Widget Toolkit A project, funded by Alzheimer's Society, has developed a set of tools designed to provide meaningful activity for people with advanced dementia while also involving carers. A project, funded by Alzheimer's Society, has developed a set of tools designed to provide meaningful activity for people with advanced dementia while also involving carers. ... 27 November 2018
Research TAnDem: The arts and dementia Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. ... 27 November 2018
Research What is your gut telling you? Dr Luke Whiley talks about his dementia research investigating connections between the gut and brain. Dr Luke Whiley talks about his dementia research investigating connections between the gut and brain. ... 27 November 2018
Research Sharing what we know from our Research Network We’re sharing our experiences and knowledge in a special publication of a research journal so that research into all health conditions can benefit. We’re sharing our experiences and knowledge in a special publication of a research journal so that research into all health conditions can benefit. ... 27 November 2018
Research Research news in brief: Winter 2018 We take a look at some bite-sized news stories from dementia research, winter 2018. We take a look at some bite-sized news stories from dementia research, winter 2018. ... 27 November 2018