Research What can PET scans tell us about dementia? Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before. Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before. ... 12 April 2017
News In praise of Emmerdale's ground-breaking Ashley Thomas dementia storyline Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline. Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline. ... 10 April 2017
Research Pollution and dementia risk: living near main roads Read more about how living close to a major road is linked to a slight increase in dementia risk Read more about how living close to a major road is linked to a slight increase in dementia risk ... 01 March 2017
Real stories Adjusting to my diagnosis of early-onset dementia - Alison's story Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. ... 24 February 2017
Information Alzheimer's and dementia care in Japan Japan's pioneering care for dementia and Alzheimer's disease has respect at its heart. Not only that, but the country also pays for it in an equitable way. Japan's pioneering care for dementia and Alzheimer's disease has respect at its heart. Not only that, but the country also pays for it in an equitable way. ... 14 February 2017
Information Dementia Friends Nigeria helping to tackle the stigma of dementia in communities The Dementia Friends programme teamed up with Dementia Nigeria to announce Dementia Friends Nigeria. The Dementia Friends programme teamed up with Dementia Nigeria to announce Dementia Friends Nigeria. ... 28 January 2017
Research Does living near busy roads increase risk of dementia? Alzheimer's Society research teams responds to recent reports that suggest living near busy roads and traffic could increase the risk of dementia. Alzheimer's Society research teams responds to recent reports that suggest living near busy roads and traffic could increase the risk of dementia. ... 05 January 2017
Real stories Living with alcohol-related dementia - Mick's story Mick shares his story about how he is living with alcoholism and dementia. We have posted his story unedited and exactly as he sent it to us. Mick shares his story about how he is living with alcoholism and dementia. We have posted his story unedited and exactly as he sent it to us. ... 02 January 2017
Research What is namaste care? Arwen Wilcock, Research Translation Manager at Alzheimer's Society, explains Namaste care and the possible benefits for people living with dementia in the UK. Arwen Wilcock, Research Translation Manager at Alzheimer's Society, explains Namaste care and the possible benefits for people living with dementia in the UK. ... 29 December 2016
News How electronic music got people talking about dementia A recent fundraising event focused on the link between music and dementia, with music provided by Malcolm Pointon and Hannah Peel. A recent fundraising event focused on the link between music and dementia, with music provided by Malcolm Pointon and Hannah Peel. ... 30 November 2016
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