Press release archive
Press release archive for 2009
This Morning appeal raises more than £220,000 for Alzheimer's Society
23 December 2009
Alzheimer’s Society received an early Christmas present today with the news that This Morning viewers have helped raise more than £220,000 for the charity.
Hormone linked to prevention of over-eating may help reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
16 December 2009
High levels of the hormone leptin, which may help prevent over-eating, is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s according to a new study published today (Wednesday, 16 December).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the second reading debate of the Personal Care at Home bill
15 December 2009
Andy Burnham yesterday outlined how a £670million-a-year package would help 400,000 people – including people with dementia - to stay in their own homes instead of moving into residential care.
Delayed ageing linked to Alzheimer’s in mice
11 December 2009
New research published in Cell (11 December 2009) proposes that delaying ageing in mice models could protect them from symptoms linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Society Chief Executive named chairman of research forum
10 December 2009
Two leading charity figures have been appointed to top posts at an influential UK research forum.
Can Gerry Robinson Fix Dementia Care Homes?
8 December 2009
Businessman Sir Gerry Robinson will return to BBC Two tonight (Tuesday, 8 December 2009) in a new two part series, Can Gerry Robinson Fix Dementia Care Homes.
HIV-related memory loss linked to Alzheimer's protein
8 December 2009
New research published in Neurology today suggests that amyloid, one of the proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, may also play a role in the memory loss of people with HIV.
Alzheimer’s Society work with BBC to reveal power of ‘Singing for the Brain’
8 December 2009
BBC2 Wonderland Series ends on 10 December at 21.50 with ‘Alzheimer’s the Musical’ - a powerful documentary about the impact of dementia on relationships and the enduring power of love and music.
This Morning chooses Alzheimer’s Society as its Christmas charity
8 December 2009
Alzheimer’s Society has been chosen by ITV1’s flagship daytime show This Morning as its charity partner for this year’s Christmas Appeal.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into the toxicity of amyloid fibrils
4 December 2009
A new study published today in the Journal of Biological Chemistry adds to our understanding of the toxicity of amyloid plaques, one of the protein deposits associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Society restructures to meet growing dementia challenge
1 December 2009
Alzheimer's Society is reorganising its management structure in order to deliver more services to more people in a greater number of locations.
Free personal care for older people in their own home
18 November 2009
Alzheimer’s Society has today welcomed the recognition of people with dementia in the Queen’s speech and called for dementia to be a priority for all political parties.
Poor dementia care in hospitals costing lives and hundreds of millions
17 November 2009
People with dementia are staying far longer in hospital than people without the condition who go in for the same treatment at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds to the NHS.
Review calls for action on dangerous use of antipsychotic drugs for dementia
12 November 2009
An independent review has today (Thursday, 12 November 2009) found that an estimated 150, 000 people with dementia in the UK are being inappropriately prescribed antipsychotic drugs.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the link between muscle strength and Alzheimer’s
10 November 2009
Lack of muscle strength could be one of the early signs of dementia according to a study published today (Monday, 9 November 2009) in Archives of Neurology.
Dual task test could help diagnose dementia
9 November 2009
Multi tasking could help tell the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and depression Alzheimer’s Society found in Journal of Neurology.
Tests can predict dementia precursor
3 November 2009
Learning and memory tests can help predict whether a healthy person will develop Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) according to a report published today (3 November 09) in Neurology.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Mark Foster backing the Big Care Debate
3 November 2009
Olympic swimmer Mark Forster and television presenters Phillippa Forrester and Cerri Burnell today (3 November 2009) gave their backing to the Big Care Debate.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the use of epilepsy drugs to treat Alzheimer’s
28 October 2009
Epilepsy drugs could be developed as a treatment for neurodegenerative diseases according to research published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration.
easyJet passengers raise over £420,000 in 3 months for Alzheimer’s Society
27 October 2009
Alzheimer’s Society is pleased to announce that easyJet and its passengers have raised over £420,000 to help the charity fight dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Andrew Lansley’s speech about charging for care
22 October 2009
People over 65 could benefit from a ‘home protection scheme’ preventing them from being forced to sell their house to pay for residential care in old age according to the Shadow Health Secretary.
Relationships between dietary balance and Alzheimer’s disease
22 October 2009
Prof Gandy and colleagues compared the effect of four diets on brains in mice that are genetically altered to develop changes in their brain like Alzheimer's disease in people.
Angela Rippon and John Hughes announced as Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors
14 October 2009
Alzheimer’s Society is pleased to announce that well-loved newsreader Angela Rippon and leading business man John Hughes have both been appointed Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on CHKS research into cost of excess bed days due to dementia
14 October 2009
Research carried out by CHKS has found that the cost to the NHS of excess bed days attributable to a secondary diagnosis of dementia is £40 million per annum.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Department of Health survey into attitudes towards growing older
13 October 2009
A Department of Health survey has found that 86% of people are worried about getting old.
Blunkett backs call for increase in brain tissue donation to beat dementia
13 October 2009
Former Home Secretary, David Blunkett MP has offered his support to a major campaign to encourage people to donate brain tissue upon their death to a new brain bank, Brains for Dementia Research.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the trial of personal health budgets
8 October 2009
Twenty sites across England have been selected to participate in a study to identify the benefits of Personal Budgets for health and patient groups who will gain most from them.
77 per cent of nurses say people with dementia in hospital given dangerous drugs
7 October 2009
Nurses report that people with dementia in general hospital wards are being prescribed dangerous antipsychotic drugs which double the risk of death, triple the risk of stroke and accelerate decline.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on occurrence of drug errors in care homes
6 October 2009
Seven out of 10 care home residents have been subjected to medication errors according to research to be published in Quality and Safety in Health Care tomorrow (6 October, 2009).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Nuffield Council on Bioethics report
1 October 2009
People with dementia, carers and doctors are not getting the support they need to deal with the ethical issues they face-a new report from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics reveals today (1 October).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Gordon Brown’s ‘free personal home care’
30 September 2009
Older people with the 'highest needs' will be offered free personal home care, Gordon Brown announced today (29 September 2009).
Labour MPs show support for more investment into dementia research
28 September 2009
Eighty percent of Labour MPs believe the government should be spending more on dementia research, according to a new poll released today.
Labour MPs show support for more investment into dementia research
28 September 2009
Eighty percent of Labour MPs believe the government should be spending more on dementia research, according to a new poll released today.
Sleep deprivation and dementia
25 September 2009
A study published in Science has found that levels of amyloid beta, a protein fragment associated with Alzheimers disease, rose and fell in association with sleep and wakefulness in mice.
Pratchett addresses Lib Dem conference as voters back dementia research campaign
22 September 2009
Sir Terry Pratchett is to discuss his experience with a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease and demand an increase in government investment in dementia research at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.
Financial capacity and the onset of dementia
22 September 2009
A study published in Neurology by researchers in the US has found that declining financial skills could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Alzheimer’s Disease International’s report on the prevalence of dementia worldwide
21 September 2009
More than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia in 2010 according a report released today (21 September 2009) from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on: Laing & Buisson Care of Elderly People UK Market Survey 2009
17 September 2009
Figures from Laing and Buisson’s newly released Care of Elderly People UK Market Survey 2009 have predicted that the number of care home places will start to grow, following a previous decline.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new survey highlighting dementia fears
16 September 2009
A new survey commissioned by Bupa Care Services has shown that 58% of people over the age of 55 listed dementia as their biggest concern, over becoming physically frail (51%) and cancer (49%).
Alzheimer’s Society and Bupa launch Dementia Champions Programme
16 September 2009
Alzheimer’s Society and Bupa have joined together to launch the first ever Dementia Champions programme in 130 Bupa care homes across the UK.
The Apprentice Winner leads Emmerdale and Lunch Monkeys Stars in Aid of Alzheimer’s Society in the Bupa Great North Run
15 September 2009
2009 Apprentice winner Yasmina Siadatan and actress Sian Reeves with cast members from BBC Three’s new series the Lunch Monkeys are all heading up to Newcastle to support Alzheimer’s Society.
Alzheimer’s Society calls for an end to complex care charging system
8 September 2009
A fifth of carers face difficulties in applying for benefits under the current 'complex and confusing' system according to The Public Accounts Committee.
Alzheimer’s Society research finds link between infection and memory loss
8 September 2009
People with Alzheimer’s disease who develop an infection need to be treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening their dementia, according to research conducted by Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society and BBC launch brain training trial with a ‘Bang’
7 September 2009
Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with the BBC’s Lab UK to launch Brain Test Britain, a unique trial that will seek an answer to the question: Does brain training really work?
Gene link marks major breakthrough in dementia research
7 September 2009
Two new genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered in a British scientist led genome study.
Alzheimer’s Society’s response to the General Medical Council’s ‘Tomorrow’s Doctors’ guidance
2 September 2009
The General Medical Council will this week publish its latest ‘Tomorrow’s Doctors’ guidance calling for a more ‘hands on’ approach to medical training.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research linking high blood pressure to memory problems
26 August 2009
Data in a recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology links elevated diastolic blood pressure to the cognitive impairment of people over 45
Alzheimer’s Society comment on longer sleep duration being associated with an increased risk of dementia
13 August 2009
Older people who reported sleeping for more than nine hours in each 24 hours and feeling sleepy during the day were more likely to develop dementia according to new research
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Mediterranean-type diet reducing Alzheimer’s risk, published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
12 August 2009
Older people who reported both exercising a lot and following a diet close to the Mediterranean-type had a 60 per cent reduction in the chance of developing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s comment on research that cognitive activities delay onset of memory decline in persons who develop dementia, published in Neurology, 4 August 2009
5 August 2009
This American research is part of a long term study following a group of older people in New York.
Alzheimer's Society comment on study that highlights link between healthy heart and healthy brain
5 August 2009
Middle aged people who smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes are more likely to develop dementia in later life.
Alzheimer’s comment on research that genes in early onset are associated with memory, published in Nature, 28 July 2009
30 July 2009
Memory is a fundamental function of nerve cells in the brain, and loss of memory is a key symptom in many people with Alzheimer’s disease.
UK to play lead role in European fight against dementia
22 July 2009
The UK will play a leading role in coordinated European action to tackle dementia from today (22 July 2009).
Immunotherapy linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
21 July 2009
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatments, the addition of good antibodies into the blood stream, may hold promise for lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other similar brain disorders.
Leading scientists warn over lack of dementia investment
21 July 2009
The UK needs a national plan for dementia research or the country will pay the price, the UK’s top scientists are warning today.
Comment on Dimebolin (dimebon) increasing Brain Beta Amyloid in Mouse Models
15 July 2009
Dimebolin, originally administered as an antihistamine, has previously been found to help slow the decline of cognitive ability in participants.
Immunotherapy against tau tangles in Alzheimer’s mouse models
15 July 2009
New insights into how a Phase III Alzheimer’s drug might work were among the advances in potential therapies targeting two abnormal brain proteins – beta amyloid and phosphorylated tau - at ICAD.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Green Paper for Funding of Adult Social Care in England
14 July 2009
Health Secretary Andy Burnham set out three new models of funding adult social care in England today (Tuesday 14 July).
Could combining biomarkers provide more accurate early diagnosis of dementia?
14 July 2009
The development of essential dementia diagnostic tools could be achieved through the combined observation of biomarkers with other measures such as brain volume, according to research studies.
Mediterranean diet decreases dementia
14 July 2009
Research released at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of dementia.
Drug treatments for people with Alzheimer’s disease should be made available on the NHS – new study finds
14 July 2009
Drugs used to treat people with Alzheimer’s disease should be available on the NHS to people throughout their disease according to a new study presented at ICAD.
Numbers of people with dementia in Europe is higher than anticipated
14 July 2009
Research presented by Alzheimer Europe at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) suggests that the number of people with dementia in Europe is higher than previously documented.
Results of new type of Alzheimer’s drugs presented at International Conference
14 July 2009
A trial of a new anticholinesterase inhibitor for people with dementia is going well according to a presentation at the International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Drinking and dementia – stay within the guidelines
13 July 2009
US scientists have found that moderate drinkers – those who consume between 8 and 14 drinks per week – are at a 37% lower risk of dementia.
Three new studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit volunteers for Alzheimer’s clinical studies
13 July 2009
Partnering with local physicians, working with local clinics, conducting educational seminars and health fairs were found to be the most effective tools in recruiting people for clinicical studies
British scientists lead the way in dementia research despite funding gap
13 July 2009
British scientists are leading the field at the International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease, in Vienna (ICAD, 11 – 16 July).
Omega 3 supplements found to be ineffective for dementia
13 July 2009
Results from two large studies using DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
New research to tackle stroke related dementia
10 July 2009
Pioneering new research to try to stop dementia developing in people who have experienced a stroke has been given a new research grant.
New research reveals shocking lack of dementia awareness in UK
6 July 2009
Research released by Alzheimer’s Society this Dementia Awareness Week has shown widespread misunderstanding about dementia and the factors that put people at risk.
Dementia research funding must triple, say experts
30 June 2009
The UK’s leading dementia charities united with eminent scientists to urge the government to commit to a national dementia research strategy and triple annual investment to £96 million in five years.
Alzheimer's Society puts best foot forward with Dunwoody
26 June 2009
This Friday 26 June, Alzheimer's Society representatives and sports personality Micky Quinn will join Richard Dunwoody, in his quest to walk 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Annual Survey of UK Local Authority Baseline Fee Rates 2009/10
24 June 2009
Community Care Market News has conducted an annual survey of local authority fee rates for nursing and residential care.
Social care workforce not ready to deliver dementia care – MPs
16 June 2009
A report published today revealed the social care workforce is unfit to deliver quality care for people with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society response to the publication of revised NICE guidance on Alzheimer’s treatments
11 June 2009
Thousands of people with Alzheimer’s will continue to be denied access to the only drug treatments for the disease following the publication of revised guidance by the NICE.
£400,000 birthday boost for Alzheimer's Society
10 June 2009
Britannia Building Society wrapped up its best ever charity fundraising year with a £400,000 birthday boost to Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer’s Society comments on new Alzheimer’s test
10 June 2009
A new self administered cognitive screening test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, according to a study in bmj.com.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new tau tangle research
8 June 2009
Tau protein tangles are found in the brains of people with a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Treatment lottery for people with dementia as over-prescribing of dangerous antipsychotics continues
4 June 2009
People with dementia in the UK face a postcode lottery when trying to access treatment.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on benefits of weekly curry
3 June 2009
Professor Murali Doraiswamy, from the Duke University Medical Center in Carolina, has suggested that curcumin, found in the popular curry ingredient tumeric, could help prevent the onset of dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society condemns daylight robbery and drugging of older people
2 June 2009
Older people in Britain are being drugged and robbed when they need care.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new data observing the cost effectiveness of Aricept (donepezil)
21 May 2009
New research presented at the annual meeting of ISPOR suggests that prescribing Aricept on diagnosis of either mild or moderate Alzheimer’s disease would save the NHS money.
David Van Day flies in for charity tea party
21 May 2009
I’m a Celebrity: Get Me out of Here! star David Van Day today (20 May) swapped jungle bugs and snakes for mugs and cakes to raise vital funds and awareness for people with dementia and their carers.
Male retirement age and dementia
18 May 2009
British scientists have found a significant link between later retirement age and later onset of dementia in men.
Gladiator proves he’s smarter than a ten year old
15 May 2009
Oblivion takes on general knowledge challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into heart rhythm disorder as a risk factor for dementia
15 May 2009
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center have conducted research into the link between atrial fibrillation, a fairly common heart rhythm disorder, and dementia.
New tool could help predict dementia in older people
14 May 2009
Scientists have developed a new 'risk index' that helps predict which individuals over the age of 65 may go on to develop dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment - Care Quality Commission survey reveals malnutrition in hospitals
13 May 2009
Around one in five hospital patients who have trouble feeding themselves do not get help with meals, according to the survey released today (13 May) by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Alzheimer’s Society comment on national trial of new personal health budgets
12 May 2009
These trials will answer some of the important questions raised by personal health budgets.
Alzheimer’s Society backs ‘Caring with Confidence’
12 May 2009
Alzheimer's Society has today welcomed the launch of 'Caring with Confidence', a new learning programme that will deliver knowledge and skills to carers across England.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into HDAC2 and memory, to be published in Nature.
7 May 2009
This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on rights of people living with dementia
29 April 2009
While we cannot comment on the specifics of this case we do hear regularly from people who are worried that the quality of care in care homes is not meeting high enough standards.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into insulin degrading enzyme ‘Pac-Man’
27 April 2009
It is widely believed that the processes that lead to the generation of beta amyloid plaques are a major factor in causing Alzheimer's disease.
Do NSAIDs delay onset of dementia?
27 April 2009
New research shows that people over 65 who are heavy users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen, show a high incidence of dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society response to Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy
23 April 2009
As the population ages, this strategy is an important first step in ensuring the social care workforce is able to cope with the rising numbers of people living with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into insulin degrading enzyme (‘Pac-Man’ enzyme)
23 April 2009
It is widely believed that the processes that lead to the generation of beta amyloid plaques are a major factor in causing Alzheimer's disease.
New National Dementia Strategy Guidance for Commissioners
14 April 2009
A new Alzheimer’s Society guide providing vital advice on how to commission services for people with dementia and their carers in line with the National Dementia Strategy has been launched.
New Alzheimer's drug research
13 April 2009
New research suggests that the drug CPHPC successfully interferes with the build up of Amyloid in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s and does not have side effects.
Alzheimer’s Society Memory Campaign Boosts Dementia Diagnosis
7 April 2009
A campaign encouraging people who are worried about their memory to visit their GPs is changing lives dramatically according to new Alzheimer’s Society research.
Alzheimer’s risk factor in young adults
7 April 2009
Young adults who carry the Apolipoprotein E (APOE)4 gene have different brain activity in the area that codes memories to those without the gene, according to new research by the University of Oxford.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
1 April 2009
Deprivation of liberty safeguards have been introduced into the Mental Capacity Act in order to prevent arbitrary decisions that deprive people of their liberty.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new Healthcare Commission Report: Equality in Later Life (National study of older people’s mental health services)
31 March 2009
The report shows that, whilst improvements are being made in areas where health and social services are well integrated, there is still a high level of discrimination.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the Care Quality Commission
31 March 2009
The Care Quality Commission takes up its responsibilities for the quality of health and social care from April 2009.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research that aims to develop a living representation of the brain
25 March 2009
This interesting new research has come out of Aston University in Birmingham.
Kevin Whately investigates dementia for ITV's Tonight
23 March 2009
Best known as television detective Lewis, actor Kevin Whately has spent the last month investigating a real life scandal – the state of dementia care in the UK.
MPs hear evidence as lack of dementia training revealed
19 March 2009
A third of care homes specialising in dementia do not adequately train staff according to a Laing Buisson's market survey of UK care homes.
Thought provoking new Alzheimer’s Society ad highlights dementia impact
19 March 2009
A new prime time ad raising awareness of the impact of dementia will be aired today (Thursday 19 March) for the first time on Channel Five.
Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy connection – new research
19 March 2009
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research in the Journal of Neuroscience investigating the link between Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy.
New report highlights care home market failing to tackle dementia
16 March 2009
Care providers are failing to gear their services to cope with the rising numbers of people living with dementia, according to a new report released today (Tuesday, 17 March) by Laing & Buisson.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into the way memories are recorded
12 March 2009
New research from University College London into the hippocampus.
Person centred dementia care should be standard practice
12 March 2009
Person-centred dementia care can be taught quickly and should standard practice in residential care homes, according to an article to be published in the April edition of The Lancet Neurology.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on current system of charging for care
4 March 2009
The publication by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation proposes four steps to make things better for people in the short-term while the government works towards long-term changes to how we pay for care.
Potential new target for Alzheimer’s disease
26 February 2009
Dementia is a terminal condition that causes a gradual loss of brain function. There are over 100 types of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s is the most common.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on whether having a parent with dementia may affect memory in midlife
19 February 2009
People who have parents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and APOE4 gene may be more likely to have memory loss themselves in middle age, new study shows.
Research into impact of mental activity on memory loss
17 February 2009
Results from a study into the impact of mental activities on memory loss were released on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on whether second-hand smoke is linked to cognitive impairment
13 February 2009
Research published in the British Medical Journal suggests second hand smoke may be linked to cognitive impairment.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the benefits of 'brain training' products
11 February 2009
One million people will develop dementia in the next 10 years so there is a desperate need to find ways to prevent dementia.
Government announces landmark strategy to transform dementia care
3 February 2009
Alzheimer’s Society has welcomed the publication of the first ever National Dementia Strategy for England today (Tuesday 3 February).
Infra-red helmet for Alzheimer's
28 January 2009
Alzheimer's Society comment on the infra-red helmet trialled by Sir Terry Pratchett in the forthcoming BBC Two documentary. Manufacturers claim the helmet improves cognition in people with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society statement on Help the Aged research into ageism in the NHS
27 January 2009
Research undertaken by the British Geriatrics Society on behalf of Help the Aged has revealed that 47% of doctors specialising in the care of older people think the NHS is institutionally ageist.
Alzheimer's Society comment on UCL study published in the BMJ on abusive behaviour towards people with dementia by family carers
23 January 2009
Half of family carers of people with dementia report some abusive behaviour towards the person they are caring for and one third report ‘significant’ levels of abuse.
Being laid back and sociable reduces risk of dementia
20 January 2009
People who are easily stressed and less outgoing may have an increased risk of dementia, particularly if they are also socially isolated, according to new research
Supporting people with long term conditions
20 January 2009
New guidance to help NHS and local authority commissioners ensure that people with long term conditions are more involved in decisions about their illness and treatment, has been issued.
Alzheimer's drugs decision based on flawed calculations
15 January 2009
Thousands of people with early stage Alzheimer’s are being denied access to the only drugs for the disease due to fundamental flaws in the way their cost effectiveness has been calculated.
New genetic link for Alzheimer's in women
11 January 2009
New research suggests that a variant in a gene on the X chromosome is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on life-extending treatments for people who are terminally ill and not expected to live more than two years
2 January 2009
End of life treatment is extremely important for all people with a terminal disease.
Government considers private policies for long term care
2 January 2009
The government is considering private insurance as one option to help improve the system of paying for long term care for older people.
Wallace and Gromit makers join fight against obesity
2 January 2009
Alzheimer's Society welcomes the new advert by Aardman Animations at the centre of a £75m government marketing campaign to raise awareness of the link between obesity and life-shortening disease.
