New findings from Age UK show that hundreds of thousands of people, predominantly women, are taking on the majority of social care in the UK.

A study by researchers at University of Helsinki published today in the BMJ, suggests that long term use of oral hormone therapy could be associated with a small increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in postmenopausal women.

Scientists in America have today published research in which they say they have developed blood tests that can predict dementia risk and recommend them for use in selecting participants for dementia prevention trials.

On the day of his funeral (March 4), Alzheimer’s Society has paid tribute to its much-loved Ambassador Gordon Banks OBE - who worked tirelessly to create change for people with dementia.

The Health for Care coalition, a new group of health organisations, led by the NHS Confederation is urging the Government to act to rescue the social care system.

Think positively to keep your brain healthy and lower the risk of dementia in older age, experts have said. A new report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) suggests feeling good and being emotionally well is linked with better brain health among over-50s.