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Info Page Tag: Info Page. From diagnosis to end of life: The lived experiences of dementia care and support This report by Alzheimer’s Society shines a light on the inconsistent provision of high-quality, integrated care and support for people affected by dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society comment on how coronavirus is affecting dementia assessment and diagnosis Every person with dementia should have access to a diagnosis and post-diagnostic support. Ella Robinson, Senior Policy Officer at Alzheimer's Society, shares data and insight on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected primary care and memory assessment services. Read more
News Tag: News. Significant decrease in dementia diagnosis rate - Alzheimer’s Society comment Figures suggest a decrease in the number of people being officially diagnosed with dementia, between February and June 2020, due to the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Spotting the early signs of inherited forms of frontotemporal dementia Research project: Multimodal disease staging in genetic frontotemporal dementia. Read more
Real stories Reluctant to tell my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. ... 18 October 2019
Information Explaining to the kids: Telling teenagers about a dementia diagnosis Explaining a diagnosis of dementia to teenage children can be difficult, but understanding what’s happening and how they could help can be reassuring. Explaining a diagnosis of dementia to teenage children can be difficult, but understanding what’s happening and how they could help can be reassuring. ... 30 September 2019
Research Asking experts about dementia research through the decades As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alzheimer's Society, we asked Professor Nick Fox and Dr Carole Sudre to share their insights on the progress of dementia research and future breakthroughs. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alzheimer's Society, we asked Professor Nick Fox and Dr Carole Sudre to share their insights on the progress of dementia research and future breakthroughs. ... 11 September 2019
News Tag: News. Blood test is 94 per cent accurate at identifying early Alzheimer's disease Up to two decades before people develop the characteristic memory loss and confusion of Alzheimer's disease, damaging clumps of protein start to build up in their brains. Read more
Research A new type of dementia: It’s never too LATE An international team of researchers has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society researcher, Dr Kirsty McAleese shares what this means for dementia research. An international team of researchers has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society researcher, Dr Kirsty McAleese shares what this means for dementia research. ... 15 May 2019
News Tag: News. Human Rights Watch report into social care assessments Older people in England, including with dementia, are at risk of not getting enough help to live independent, dignified lives because of inequalities with assessments for social services, according to report. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Support from the GP when you have dementia Find out what support is available from a GP when a person has dementia, including the role of the GP in dementia care. The GP can support a person even if they don't accept their diagnosis. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia information in BSL Learn about common types of dementia, how to recognise symptoms, seeking a diagnosis, and living well with dementia in these British Sign Language (BSL) videos. Read more
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