News Tag: News. Likelihood of dementia higher in black ethnic groups New research from UCL out tomorrow has highlighted the difference in diagnosis rates between black ethnic groups compared to white groups in the UK. Read more
News Tag: News. Non-drug approaches should be prioritised in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer’s Disease New research, which brings together the views of the world’s leading experts, has concluded that non-drug approaches should be prioritised in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer’s Disease. Read more
News Tag: News. Study finds long-term abstinence and heavy drinking may increase dementia risk A study published in The BMJ today suggests that people who abstain from alcohol or consume more than 14 units a week during middle age (midlife) are at increased risk of developing dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Local Government Authority (LGA) launches it's own green paper on social care - Alzheimer's Society comments The Local Government Association (LGA) today launches a nationwide consultation to kick-start a desperately-needed debate on how to pay for adult social care and rescue the services caring for older and disabled people from collapse. Read more
News Tag: News. Ten minutes of social interaction improves wellbeing in dementia care New research has found that ten minutes of social interaction a day helps improve wellbeing for people with dementia in care homes. Read more
News Tag: News. Cholesterol control drug shown to reduce amyloid and brain inflammation New research has found that the cholesterol control drug, Gemfibrozil, reduces levels of amyloid and brain inflammation in mice. Read more