News Alzheimer’s Society announces roster of Sport United Against Dementia Champions on World Alzheimer’s Day Sport and TV stars including Denis Law, Harry Redknapp, Shane Warne and Freddie Flintoff, back pioneering campaign to change landscape of dementia across the industry.
News Calling all innovators - Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme is returning! Do you, or someone you know, have an idea for a product or service that will change lives of people affected by dementia? Now's your chance to partner with Alzheimer's Society.
News 7 recommendations for policy-makers on dementia research Following the report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia inquiry on dementia research, we share recommendations from the research community and people affected by dementia on funding and support, and how policy-makers can help. 08 September 2021 1
News Alzheimer’s Society responds to social care reform announcement Alzheimer’s Society has responded to today’s announcement made by the Prime Minister of a funding plan to reform the broken social care sector - two years after this first speech as Prime Minister promising to ‘fix’ the sector.
News Brits would rather go on a walk with their pet than their partner, Memory Walk survey reveals Alzheimer’s Society survey reveals new data ahead of Memory Walk 2021, which starts this Autumn, with 44% of pet owners saying they would rather walk with their pets than their partners.
News Alzheimer’s Society responds to the news that Denis Law has been diagnosed with dementia Football legend Denis Law has announced he has been diagnosed with mixed dementia
News Host of stars from screen to stadiums unite against dementia for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks TV’s biggest stars are putting their best foot forward this Autumn, joining thousands in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event Memory Walk, sponsored by Santander, taking place throughout September and October 2021.
News Alzheimer’s Society confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner Leading dementia charity Alzheimer's Society will work with The Football Association (FA) over the next two seasons, using the power of football to change lives of people affected by dementia.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to Age UK report: Impact of Covid-19 on older people’s mental and physical health Age UK published a briefing that presents their findings on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on older people’s physical and mental health. James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, comments on the figures.
News New research shows global dementia cases are forecasted to triple by 2050: Alzheimer's Society comments New research presented today (Tuesday 27th July) at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, estimated that the number of people with dementia will nearly triple to more than 152 million by 2050.
News Alzheimer's Society comments on social care inaction on two year anniversary of Prime Minister's promise It's been two years since the Prime Minister made a promise to 'fix social care once and for all'. However, the Government has still not revealed its plan.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to Care Quality Commission data on COVID-19 deaths provided by care homes The Care Quality Commission has published data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
