News Tag: News. New data shows rise in deaths caused by dementia The Office for National Statistics released figures today revealing there were 533,253 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2017, a 1.6% increase from 2016. Read more
News Tag: News. Pregnancy history may be linked to dementia – Alzheimer's Society comment A woman’s history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer’s disease decades later, according to a study published in today's online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Read more
News Tag: News. Financier Rupert Adams becomes an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society Rupert Adams vows to champion the rights of people with dementia in his new Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador role. Read more
News Tag: News. Bill Gates announces new dementia Diagnostics Accelerator Bill Gates announced that he is introducing the Diagnostics Accelerator to further ideas for earlier and better diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
News Tag: News. England legend Gordon Banks calls on Three Lions fans to support Alzheimer’s Society Football legend Gordon Banks is urging England fans to turn World Cup fever into dementia fervour. Read more
News Tag: News. Matt Hancock MP appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Alzheimer's Society responds to the appointment of Matt Hancock MP as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Read more