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Alan Titchmarsh backs fundraising efforts of 32-year-old with dementia in ‘very special’ Love Your Garden episode

TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has announced his support for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk campaign, ahead of the release of the latest season of ITV’s Love Your Garden.

Celebrities share private family photos and memories of loved ones affected by dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk

Six high-profile celebrities including Vicky McClure, Rhod Gilbert and Sir Tony Robinson are supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks in September and October to raise vital funds for dementia research and support.

Largest public petition of its kind calls on Prime Minister to end the crisis in care – Alzheimer’s Society comment

More than 150,000 members of the public and more than 50 health leaders are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take action now to address the escalating crisis in care.

Blood pressure and dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Two new studies released today by JAMA highlight the links between blood pressure and the risk of developing dementia.

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Having good heart health age 50 is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study published in the BMJ today.

Most people back tax increase for social care, new study reveals - Alzheimer’s Society comment

A new poll by the GMB Union has shown that most people support a tax increase to tackle to UK’s adult social care crisis.

More than one in 10 registered deaths in 2018 due to dementia and Alzheimer’s – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease accounted for more than a tenth of the registered deaths in England and Wales in 2018, new figures show.

Alzheimer’s Society appoints Dame Barbara Windsor and husband Scott Mitchell Ambassadors

The couple launch a public open letter calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to solve the dementia care crisis – asking the public to sign up.

Prime Minister announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services

Yesterday, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the 20 hospitals set to share £850 million of new funding to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment – helping improve patient care and ultimately save more lives.

Blood test is 94 per cent accurate at identifying early Alzheimer's disease

Up to two decades before people develop the characteristic memory loss and confusion of Alzheimer's disease, damaging clumps of protein start to build up in their brains.

NHS bodies give Boris Johnson 'to-do' list - Alzheimer's Society comment

The NHS Confederation, which represents 500 organisations in the NHS, voluntary and independent sectors, has presented the new Prime Minister with a "to-do" list, asking him to address major areas of "unfinished business" that are damaging patient care.

Both low and high levels of haemoglobin linked to increased risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment

A new study published today has found that having either low or high levels of haemoglobin in your blood may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia years later.