News Archive
News archive for January 2013
Memory Walk 2012 raises over £1 million
Published: 15 January 2013
Thanks to your support, for the first time ever, Memory Walk has raised over £1 million for people living with dementia.
Dramatic variation in dementia diagnosis across UK
Published: 14 January 2013
New figures released by Alzheimer’s Society reveal wide variations in how many people are receiving a diagnosis of dementia in Britain.
Local artist donates works to Alzheimer's Society in support of people affected by dementia
Published: 14 January 2013
Up and coming artist Mandy Amos has donated three of her original second state print work proofs to Alzheimer’s Society to help raise money for the charity’s work for people with dementia.
A new year of fundraising at The Oracle
Published: 14 January 2013
We are delighted to announce that The Oracle in Reading has selected Alzheimer's Society as one of its three charitable partners for 2013.
New dementia training DVD launched for homecare workers
Published: 14 January 2013
Alzheimer’s Society has today (Monday 14 January) launched a training resource to help homecare workers provide excellent person centred support for people with dementia who are living at home.
Launch of once a day drink for people with early Alzheimer's disease
Published: 14 January 2013
Today (Monday 14 January) an over the counter 125ml once a day drink has become available for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.