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.

New research has found that ten minutes of social interaction a day helps improve wellbeing for people with dementia in care homes.

New research has found that the cholesterol control drug, Gemfibrozil, reduces levels of amyloid and brain inflammation in mice.

New research shows that a genetic variant of the PLCG2 gene may reduce the risk of developing some dementias and healthy ageing.

New research shows a link between reducing amyloid in the brain and slowing cognitive decline.

New research shows that a study of the immunotherapy treatment Crenezumab has found it can reduce levels of the protein amyloid, associated with dementia.