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News archive for April 2011

Lithium can slow memory loss according to study

Published: 28 April 2011

Lithium treatment may slow the development of dementia, according to a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.

New York to LA Cycle Challenge 2011

Published: 26 April 2011

Three Portsmouth University Students; Katie Stephenson, Kirsty Loveridge and Amy Hawkins are cycling from New York to Los Angeles in aid of Alzheimer's Society in the Summer 2011.

Jamie Darling is right on cue at the launch of Bupa Great Yorkshire Run

Published: 21 April 2011

Jamie Darling, was joined by Emmerdale actress, Nicola Wheeler, BBC sports commentator, Rob Walker, and former athlete John Mayock at the launch of the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run in Sheffield.

Alzheimer's Society supporters run for the sun in the Virgin London Marathon

London marathon runner

Published: 20 April 2011

Despite soaring temperatures, over 450 Alzheimer’s Society runners crossed the finishing line of the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 17 April.

Alzheimer's Society comment on Which? report on care homes

Published: 19 April 2011

Which? magazine has written an exposé on standards of care in residential homes for older people which was reported in the media today (Tuesday, 19 April).

Reality TV Psychic raises money with Scream ghost hunt

Published: 19 April 2011

Scream Ghost hunt held in the North East by Reality TV psychic, Dean Midas, raises £500 for the Alzheimer's society. The event held on 8 April was attended by county Durham actor Stephen Quinnell.

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