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 Panorama: 'The Forgotten Frontline' - Alzheimer's Society comment 'The Forgotten Frontline' highlights how social care staff from across the UK have been impacted by coronavirus. News The Lancet: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk. News Quality of early-life education positively impacts dementia risk later in life - Alzheimer's Society responds Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. News Early Adult BMI Associated With Late Life Dementia Risk' study - Alzheimer's Society responds Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference have suggested that efforts aimed at reducing dementia risk may need to begin earlier in life with a focus on obesity prevention and treatment News Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status News PAC condemns “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent approach” to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds The PAC have said the social care sector has been affected by 'years of inattention' and cuts to funding. See More Blog News What have UK political parties said about dementia care in their manifestos? News The next Government will be in power during a critical time for social care. Here, we look at what each party has committed to in their manifestos, and what it means for people affected by dementia. 06 December 2019 9 News New signs designed by people with dementia to help navigate public toilets, lifts and exits News 'Any Disability’ is a campaign that aims to improve toilet accessibility for people who have both physical and non-visible conditions. 29 August 2019 1 News Dementia care needs fixing – and you can help News At Alzheimer’s Society, we believe that we must – and can – Fix Dementia Care. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Three simple words but actually quite a daunting task. 19 July 2019 108 News Dementia at work: ‘Within three months of my diagnosis I lost my job and got depression’ News As part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s new inquiry, people living with dementia have spoken up about their treatment in the workplace. Hear Chris's story and read what this report tells us about dementia and disability rights. 18 June 2019 2 See More Research Network News News Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network News This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. 21 November 2019 0
News Panorama: 'The Forgotten Frontline' - Alzheimer's Society comment 'The Forgotten Frontline' highlights how social care staff from across the UK have been impacted by coronavirus.
News The Lancet: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk.
News Quality of early-life education positively impacts dementia risk later in life - Alzheimer's Society responds Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
News Early Adult BMI Associated With Late Life Dementia Risk' study - Alzheimer's Society responds Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference have suggested that efforts aimed at reducing dementia risk may need to begin earlier in life with a focus on obesity prevention and treatment
News Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status
News PAC condemns “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent approach” to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds The PAC have said the social care sector has been affected by 'years of inattention' and cuts to funding.
News What have UK political parties said about dementia care in their manifestos? News The next Government will be in power during a critical time for social care. Here, we look at what each party has committed to in their manifestos, and what it means for people affected by dementia. 06 December 2019 9
News New signs designed by people with dementia to help navigate public toilets, lifts and exits News 'Any Disability’ is a campaign that aims to improve toilet accessibility for people who have both physical and non-visible conditions. 29 August 2019 1
News Dementia care needs fixing – and you can help News At Alzheimer’s Society, we believe that we must – and can – Fix Dementia Care. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Three simple words but actually quite a daunting task. 19 July 2019 108
News Dementia at work: ‘Within three months of my diagnosis I lost my job and got depression’ News As part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s new inquiry, people living with dementia have spoken up about their treatment in the workplace. Hear Chris's story and read what this report tells us about dementia and disability rights. 18 June 2019 2
News Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network News This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. 21 November 2019 0
