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Info Page Tag: Info Page. Monitoring our research The Alzheimer's Society research funding programme is unique as it offers each funded researcher the opportunity to work with our Research Network volunteers who all have a personal experience of dementia - living with the condition or as a carer or former carer. Read more
Information Research: Not just for researchers Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful. Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful. ... 03 June 2019
News Tag: News. 2019 Dementia Research Leaders award winners announced Winners of the 2019 Dementia Research Leaders awards have been announced for our two categories, Rising Star in dementia research and Outstanding early-career contribution to dementia research. Read more
Research How a clinical psychologist hopes to support dementia carers Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. ... 27 March 2019
Real stories Guiding research - experiences of a Research Network Volunteer Rosemary Phillips shares her experiences as a Research Network volunteer. Rosemary Phillips shares her experiences as a Research Network volunteer. ... 08 March 2019
Research TAnDem: The arts and dementia Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. ... 27 November 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What is patient and public involvement? Patient and public involvement (PPI) is the philosophy that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them. Read more
News Tag: News. Study finds diabetes medication may help alleviate Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer's Society comments Research published today in PLOS One online suggests that diabetes drugs could reduce the markers of Alzheimer's disease. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Having a MEG scan Learn about what happens during magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG) scans from our video. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Having a PET scan What happens during a Positron Emission Tomography scan, commonly known as a PET scan? Find out from our short video. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Having a lumbar puncture Find out what it feels like to have a lumbar puncture procedure with our helpful video. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Having a cognitive assessment Learn about cognitive assessments, which have a role in many different types of research, such as trials of new treatments or studies to understand early changes that happen in dementia. Read more
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