Research A defining moment for dementia research – and how you could help With recent hopeful drug findings, Sharon Boulter, Research Participation Officer, looks at taking part in clinical trials. With recent hopeful drug findings, Sharon Boulter, Research Participation Officer, looks at taking part in clinical trials. ... 29 September 2023
Research Become a dementia research volunteer and change the future We need research to change how dementia affects people’s lives, and researchers need volunteers. We need research to change how dementia affects people’s lives, and researchers need volunteers. ... 01 August 2023
Information Tag: Information. What we think about dementia research Read about our position on dementia research and the changes we want to see around recruitment, funding and support. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Take part in dementia research Take part in dementia research and make a real difference to the future of dementia care, diagnosis and treatment. We explain how to get involved and register your interest with us. Read more
Research Lecanemab: A new drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease Lecanemab has made headlines as a promising new drug for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. Lecanemab has made headlines as a promising new drug for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. ... 14 December 2022
Information Empowering people to be a force for change with Join Dementia Research Sharon Boulter, Research Participation Officer, shares how our Join Dementia Research helpdesk connects people with exciting studies. Sharon Boulter, Research Participation Officer, shares how our Join Dementia Research helpdesk connects people with exciting studies. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories How can you find ways to take part in dementia research? Research into dementia offers hope, and a specialist service matches volunteers to vital dementia research studies. Research into dementia offers hope, and a specialist service matches volunteers to vital dementia research studies. ... 31 March 2022
Real stories Drawing on real-life experiences of dementia to design research Everyone benefits when dementia research is based on people’s lived experiences, and more projects are being designed and developed in true collaboration. Everyone benefits when dementia research is based on people’s lived experiences, and more projects are being designed and developed in true collaboration. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories Our Research Network is looking for more people affected by dementia from all backgrounds After a challenging year, Cherie Nyota, Research Engagement Officer, shares how our Research Network is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers. After a challenging year, Cherie Nyota, Research Engagement Officer, shares how our Research Network is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers. ... 30 November 2021
Information Tag: Information. Time for Dementia programme Time for Dementia is an exciting, innovative, multi-award-winning educational programme designed to create a new generation of healthcare professionals who are more aware and understanding of dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Former Alzheimer's Society Trustee and Ambassador Dr Daphne Wallace passes away We are sad to announce the passing of the much loved former Society Trustee and Ambassador, Dr Daphne Wallace. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, Richard, and the loved ones of Daphne. Read more
Research Practical tips for patient and public involvement in biomedical research and why it is worth your time Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK and the National Institute for Health Research have worked with both people affected by dementia and researchers to develop a new website. This practical guidance will support biomedical researchers to carry out the best patient and public involvement. Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK and the National Institute for Health Research have worked with both people affected by dementia and researchers to develop a new website. This practical guidance will support biomedical researchers to carry out the best patient and public involvement. ... 09 December 2020
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