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Politicians not doing enough to improve care for older people

10 March 2010

Sixty per cent of people think politicians are not doing enough to improve care for older people according to a survey by Age Concern and Help the Aged.

Nell McAndrew to lead team Alzheimer’s Society in Bupa Great North Run

3 March 2010

Model and presenter Nell McAndrew is calling for people to join her in raising money for people with dementia by running for Alzheimer’s Society, Bupa’s nominated charity.

Alzheimer’s Society comment on purpose of life scores reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease

2 March 2010

Greater purpose of life could significantly reduce a person’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

Leaflet launched to help hospital staff improve care to people with dementia

22 February 2010

Actor Kevin Whately is launching a new Alzheimer’s Society leaflet today (Tuesday 23 February) to help tackle poor dementia care in hospitals.