http://www.alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk en http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=493 Middle-aged people living alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people, according to a study published on bmj.com. 2009-07-03 10:44 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=492 Budget airline easyJet today pledged to raise a million pounds to support the one million people who will develop dementia in the next ten years. 2009-07-01 10:59 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=491 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 within 5 years. 2009-06-30 08:33 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=490 Today (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. 2009-06-26 10:42 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=489 Community Care Market News has conducted an annual survey of local authority fee rates for nursing and residential care. 2009-06-22 09:22 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=488 An influential group of MPs and Peers are calling for all staff working in social care to receive dementia training appropriate to their role after a report published today (16 June). 2009-06-16 09:15 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=487 Dementia and Spirituality will be the topic up for discussion on today's Radio 4's Beyond Belief. Ernie Rea and his guests will discuss the theological issues raised by Alzheimer's disease. 2009-06-15 18:46 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=486 Back in February we brought you the story of indie pop rock band, Trouble with Tuesday, who were looking to secure a venue for a gig in support of Alzheimer's Society. 2009-06-12 09:44 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=485 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 NICE. 2009-06-11 13:29 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=484 Britannia Building Society wrapped up its best ever charity fundraising year with a £400,000 birthday boost to Alzheimer's Society. 2009-06-10 17:14 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=483 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 2009-06-10 10:22 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=482 Swishing is the hottest fashion trend where you swap clothing items for an instant update to your wardrobe. Don't miss your chance to attend a charity swishing event tonight in London from 5.30pm 2009-06-09 21:56 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=481 We are pleased to announce that we have won Professional Fundraising's 'Charity of the Year' award. 2009-06-09 11:10 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=479 There are currently six million carers in the UK and Carers Week 2009 aims to highlight their incredible contribution and achievements. 2009-06-08 16:34 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=480 Tau protein tangles are found in the brains of people with a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's. 2009-06-08 15:10 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=478 Volunteers make a vital contribution at every level of the Society. We value their dedication and enthusiasm in supporting people affected by dementia. 2009-06-04 13:21 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=477 People with dementia in the UK face a postcode lottery when trying to access treatment and twenty percent of people who receive anti-dementia drugs are also prescribed dangerous antipsychotic drugs. 2009-06-04 12:56 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=476 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. 2009-06-03 14:27 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=475 Older people in Britain are being drugged and robbed when they need care, according to leading dementia charity, Alzheimer's Society. 2009-06-02 11:03 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=474 Help us make Memory Walk 2009 our biggest and best by registering today on our newly launched Memory Walk microsite memorywalk.org.uk 2009-06-01 11:44