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2024: Looking back at an exciting year for research at Alzheimer’s Society

With announcements on new Alzheimer's drugs, the launch of essential care research partnerships, and funding more pioneering ways to transform the dementia landscape, 2024 has been the biggest year for dementia research yet!

With announcements on new Alzheimer's drugs, the launch of essential care research partnerships, and funding more pioneering ways to transform the dementia landscape, 2024 has been the biggest year for dementia research yet!

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18 December 2024
Real stories
“Don’t stick your head in the sand if you think there is something not right”

Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

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27 November 2024
Advice
How to offer help to someone with dementia who doesn’t want it
Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation. Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation.
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26 November 2024
Advice
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia. The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.
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13 November 2024
Research
What is donanemab?

Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.

Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.

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23 October 2024
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Why it's important to ignore the stigma and get your loved one a dementia diagnosis

Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis.

Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis.

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16 October 2024
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Making dementia a political priority at Party Conferences

Party conference season is a prime opportunity for Alzheimer’s Society to meet with key decision makers and put our calls front and centre of the political landscape.

Party conference season is a prime opportunity for Alzheimer’s Society to meet with key decision makers and put our calls front and centre of the political landscape.

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16 October 2024
Research
What is lecanemab?

Lecanemab made headlines as the first MHRA-approved drug in the UK to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, but it has not been recommended for use on the NHS. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. 

Lecanemab made headlines as the first MHRA-approved drug in the UK to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, but it has not been recommended for use on the NHS. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. 

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22 August 2024
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I’m using my own experience to help other South Asian families access support for dementia

Both of Sania Rehman’s grandfathers had dementia, but their experiences were very different. After a career in IT, she has now become a Local Services Manager for Team Sahara (meaning ‘support’ in Urdu) who assist South Asian families to access culturally appropriate help.

Both of Sania Rehman’s grandfathers had dementia, but their experiences were very different. After a career in IT, she has now become a Local Services Manager for Team Sahara (meaning ‘support’ in Urdu) who assist South Asian families to access culturally appropriate help.

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08 August 2024
Research
How artificial intelligence can help people affected by dementia
Artificial intelligence technology could be a game-changer for people affected by dementia. Find out why Alzheimer’s Society is supporting research in this area. Artificial intelligence technology could be a game-changer for people affected by dementia. Find out why Alzheimer’s Society is supporting research in this area.
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Working together for vital community dementia support through football

Organised by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), representatives from 16 Premier League and English Football League clubs and their charitable foundations came together at the Developing Dementia Initiatives workshop at Premier League headquarters in London.

Organised by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), representatives from 16 Premier League and English Football League clubs and their charitable foundations came together at the Developing Dementia Initiatives workshop at Premier League headquarters in London.

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24 July 2024
Research
Mythbusting guide to Down’s syndrome and dementia
Guest blogger, Professor Karen Watchman, explores the myths surrounding Down's syndrome and dementia. Guest blogger, Professor Karen Watchman, explores the myths surrounding Down's syndrome and dementia.
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15 July 2024
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