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 Commonly-prescribed drugs could increase risk of dementia, says new study - Alzheimer's Society comment New research suggests that regular use of certain types of commonly-prescribed drugs used to treat bladder conditions, Parkinson’s disease and depression, could significantly increase the risk of dementia in later life. News People with dementia being “ignored and neglected” warns charity as new poll shows more than three quarters of MPs believe dementia care is underfunded Majority of MPs believe dementia care should be funded by the state; Alzheimer’s Society calls for £2.4bn Dementia Fund. News CQC calls for improvements to oral health in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comment The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England. News Buzz Bingo marks massive milestone donation of over £500,000 for Alzheimer’s Society & Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer’s Society was delighted to join colleagues and customers of Buzz Bingo, the UK’s largest retail Bingo operator, on Saturday 15th June at a celebration event to mark having raised over £500,000 in the fight against dementia. News New data released by Public Health England shows dementia is a leading cause of death in over-75s – Alzheimer’s Society comment New data published by Public Health England shows that dementia is a contributory or underlying cause in a quarter of deaths in over-75s. News MPs warn of crisis in social care as more people suffer from cuts in care – Alzheimer’s Society comment Three out of five politicians say people in their constituencies are suffering because of cuts to social care, with three quarters saying there is a crisis in care in England. See More Blog 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 0 News BBC Panorama highlights the current care crisis News Tonight at 9pm the BBC will air the first of a two part Panorama series looking at the state of social care. The Crisis in Care programme highlights the issues with dementia care in the UK, revealing the human costs of a failing system. 29 May 2019 5 News Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure on BBC One – how music can help people with dementia News Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is presenting a moving two-part documentary: Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir, starting on Thursday 2 May at 8pm on BBC One. 02 May 2019 35 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 6 See More
News Commonly-prescribed drugs could increase risk of dementia, says new study - Alzheimer's Society comment New research suggests that regular use of certain types of commonly-prescribed drugs used to treat bladder conditions, Parkinson’s disease and depression, could significantly increase the risk of dementia in later life.
News People with dementia being “ignored and neglected” warns charity as new poll shows more than three quarters of MPs believe dementia care is underfunded Majority of MPs believe dementia care should be funded by the state; Alzheimer’s Society calls for £2.4bn Dementia Fund.
News CQC calls for improvements to oral health in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comment The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England.
News Buzz Bingo marks massive milestone donation of over £500,000 for Alzheimer’s Society & Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer’s Society was delighted to join colleagues and customers of Buzz Bingo, the UK’s largest retail Bingo operator, on Saturday 15th June at a celebration event to mark having raised over £500,000 in the fight against dementia.
News New data released by Public Health England shows dementia is a leading cause of death in over-75s – Alzheimer’s Society comment New data published by Public Health England shows that dementia is a contributory or underlying cause in a quarter of deaths in over-75s.
News MPs warn of crisis in social care as more people suffer from cuts in care – Alzheimer’s Society comment Three out of five politicians say people in their constituencies are suffering because of cuts to social care, with three quarters saying there is a crisis in care in England.
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 0
News BBC Panorama highlights the current care crisis News Tonight at 9pm the BBC will air the first of a two part Panorama series looking at the state of social care. The Crisis in Care programme highlights the issues with dementia care in the UK, revealing the human costs of a failing system. 29 May 2019 5
News Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure on BBC One – how music can help people with dementia News Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is presenting a moving two-part documentary: Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir, starting on Thursday 2 May at 8pm on BBC One. 02 May 2019 35
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 6
