Latest news Read the latest news about dementia. Find out what's making the headlines, from dementia research studies to campaign, policy and fundraising updates. News News Study in mice finds blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment A drug to treat high blood pressure has shown promise against Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and forms of dementia. News New £20m Care Research and Technology Centre will help people with dementia to live at home for longer A new Care Research & Technology Centre at Imperial College London will use artificial intelligence and robotics to help people with dementia live longer in their own homes. News Actress Lacey Turner joins all the bakers and fakers for Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day 2019 Actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lacey Turner, is urging everyone to unite against dementia with their families, friends and colleagues, by baking or buying cupcakes to raise vital funds. News Wales champions ‘Severely Mentally Impaired’ £400 a year council tax discount, while 100,000s people in the rest of GB left in the dark The Welsh Government is set to announce significant changes so that a long-standing council tax reduction in Great Britain is no longer hidden for people diagnosed as ‘Severely Mentally Impaired’ (SMI). News A&E visits on the rise for people with dementia - Alzheimer's Society comments More people with dementia than ever are being rushed to hospital A&E departments for support and then staying in hospital for a short time, according to new statistics. News Fewer reproductive years in women linked to an increased risk of dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment A new study published in Neurology suggests that women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia. See More Blog News Alzheimer’s Society anniversary: United against dementia for 40 years News This year Alzheimer's Society celebrates our 40th anniversary. We've reached hundreds and thousands of people with our services and invested millions in research. Here, we mark our major achievements and say thank you to our supporters for uniting with us in a movement for change. 29 January 2019 5 News The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care News This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. 06 December 2018 39 News Dementia Friendly Awards 2018: What’s new and who is nominated? News Our annual Dementia Friendly Awards takes place later this month. Read about our new awards and who is nominated for this year’s prizes. 31 October 2018 0 News How are we forging partnerships for a world without dementia? News Our CEO, Jeremy Hughes, recently went to Tokyo to attend the Japan:UK Dementia Conference, hosted by Nikkei. Here he shares his experience, as well as an update on how Alzheimer’s Society is forming partnerships beyond borders. 26 March 2018 5 See More
News Study in mice finds blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment A drug to treat high blood pressure has shown promise against Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and forms of dementia.
News New £20m Care Research and Technology Centre will help people with dementia to live at home for longer A new Care Research & Technology Centre at Imperial College London will use artificial intelligence and robotics to help people with dementia live longer in their own homes.
News Actress Lacey Turner joins all the bakers and fakers for Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day 2019 Actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lacey Turner, is urging everyone to unite against dementia with their families, friends and colleagues, by baking or buying cupcakes to raise vital funds.
News Wales champions ‘Severely Mentally Impaired’ £400 a year council tax discount, while 100,000s people in the rest of GB left in the dark The Welsh Government is set to announce significant changes so that a long-standing council tax reduction in Great Britain is no longer hidden for people diagnosed as ‘Severely Mentally Impaired’ (SMI).
News A&E visits on the rise for people with dementia - Alzheimer's Society comments More people with dementia than ever are being rushed to hospital A&E departments for support and then staying in hospital for a short time, according to new statistics.
News Fewer reproductive years in women linked to an increased risk of dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment A new study published in Neurology suggests that women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia.
News Alzheimer’s Society anniversary: United against dementia for 40 years News This year Alzheimer's Society celebrates our 40th anniversary. We've reached hundreds and thousands of people with our services and invested millions in research. Here, we mark our major achievements and say thank you to our supporters for uniting with us in a movement for change. 29 January 2019 5
News The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care News This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. 06 December 2018 39
News Dementia Friendly Awards 2018: What’s new and who is nominated? News Our annual Dementia Friendly Awards takes place later this month. Read about our new awards and who is nominated for this year’s prizes. 31 October 2018 0
News How are we forging partnerships for a world without dementia? News Our CEO, Jeremy Hughes, recently went to Tokyo to attend the Japan:UK Dementia Conference, hosted by Nikkei. Here he shares his experience, as well as an update on how Alzheimer’s Society is forming partnerships beyond borders. 26 March 2018 5
