www.alzheimers.org.uk Latest News http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/press_index.php Alzheimer's Society Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:42 +0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:42 +0000 Average cost of care for older people increased by 10 per cent http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1200 A new survey of care by local councils reveals shocking increases and wide disparities in charges for services for vulnerable older people. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1200 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:00 +0100 Only 37 per cent of GPs say they have received adequate basic training on dementia http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1201 An online learning programme for GPs is being launched by Alzheimer's Society and BMJ Learning, the medical education division of the BMJ Group. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1201 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:03:00 +0100 Alzheimer's Society invites Aylesbury residents to 'Remember the person' and join them for musical memories this Dementia Awareness Week™ http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1199 Alzheimer’s Society in Aylesbury is encouraging people to get talking about dementia this Dementia Awareness Week™ (20 – 26 May 2012). http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1199 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:48:00 +0100 Wragge & Co cycle from London to Paris to support Alzheimer's Society http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1198 Wragge & Co, a UK headquartered international law firm, have chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society as their charity of the year 2012. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1198 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:00 +0100 Alzheimer's Society's reaction to Queen's Speech http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1197 The Queen's Speech today outlined the government's plans to introduce a draft Care and Support Bill within the next year. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1197 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:51:00 +0100 BBC stars to run Olympic marathon route for Alzheimer's Society http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1196 Star of BBC dramas Great Expectations, Married.Single.Other and Exile, actor Shaun Dooley will be running the Bupa London 10,000 on 27 May to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1196 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:41:00 +0100 Study identifies potential way to stop brain cell death http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1195 Researchers have identified a way to prevent brain cell death according to an article published in the journal Nature. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1195 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:00 +0100 Eating fish, chicken and nuts could lower chances of Alzheimer's, says study http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1194 Eating foods containing omega 3 fatty acids including fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts could lower levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer’s, a study published online in Neurology suggests. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1194 Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100 65 per cent of GPs say people with dementia don't get diagnosed because they don't visit their doctor http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1193 Two thirds of GPs say many people with dementia are not being diagnosed because they are not making an appointment to see their doctor, an Alzheimer's Society survey has revealed. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1193 Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Computer use combined with exercise could reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1191 Moderate exercise combined with mentally stimulating activities such as using a computer could decrease your risk of mild cognitive impairment according to recently published research. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1191 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:36:00 +0100 Tesco staff smash charity fundraising target http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1190 Tesco staff and customers across the UK have raised an incredible £7.5million for people living with dementia, smashing the original £5million target. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1190 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 Design Council launches the final concepts for its Living well with dementia programme http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1189 Today (26 April) the Design Council launches five concepts to help people with dementia and their carers live better with a series of talks available to watch online. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1189 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:49:00 +0100 Newcastle star in Alzheimer's Society fundraising appeal http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1188 Newcastle United striker Peter Lovenkrands is set to launch a series of online auctions with a difference to raise money for leading dementia charity, Alzheimer's Society. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1188 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:08:00 +0100 Charity demands action on broken care exposed by Panorama http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1187 Alzheimer’s Society has today (Monday, 23 April 2012) set out five areas that require urgent reform to end abuse in care homes. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1187 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:49:00 +0100 Panorama on abuse of person with dementia: Alzheimer's Society comment http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1186 Today (Monday 23 April), Panorama will broadcast a report on the abuse of a person with dementia in a care home in Kentish Town, London. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1186 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:25:00 +0100 Study suggests exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1185 A study to be published in the online issue of Neurology (18 April 2012) has found that daily exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age, including in people over the age of 80. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1185 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0100 'Young Persons with Dementia Choir' wow audience at anniversary concert http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1180 One year after being formed the Wales Young Persons with Dementia Choir has performed their first big concert in Cwmbran. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1180 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:49:00 +0100 Experiences of people with dementia at heart of new play Geordie Sinatra http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1184 A play informed by the experiences of people with dementia at an Alzheimer’s Society Centre in Newcastle launches today (18 April) at Newcastle’s Live Theatre. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1184 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:06:00 +0100 Tackling dementia:live discussion today on the Guardian website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1183 Following the launch of our Dementia 2012 report last month the Guardian will be hosting a live discussion on their website from midday today. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1183 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:35:00 +0100 New drug could help improve dementia diagnosis rates http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1182 A new drug to detect beta amyloid – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s - could help doctors to diagnose the disease earlier according to research presented on Sunday 15 April 2012. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1182 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:40:00 +0100