News Tag: News. First of its kind Beatles book brings the band’s story to life for people with dementia A new book about The Beatles, which has been designed specifically with, and for, people with dementia, is released today (Monday 15 April), with the accompanying audio voiced by actor Bill Nighy. Read more
News Tag: News. UK comes a step closer to blood tests for diagnosing dementia Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate. Read more
News Tag: News. England put spotlight on dementia symptoms for sell-out ‘Alzheimer’s Society International’ Last night, the third dedicated Alzheimer’s Society International took place, with the England’s men’s team once again wearing nameless shirts as part of powerful stunt. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society CEO responds to criticism of their latest TV campaign Kate Lee, Alzheimer’s Society CEO, said: "Our new advert ‘The Long Goodbye’ tells the unvarnished truth about the devastation caused by dementia. It’s not an easy watch but it’s an important one." Read more
News Tag: News. Julie Goodyear’s husband shares his wife's dementia story as part of new Alzheimer's Society campaign Coronation Street legend’s partner Scott Brand shares heartache as Alzheimer’s Society launches moving new campaign. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to latest dementia blood biomarker study by University of Warwick Alzheimer's Society has responded to a new study which suggests a blood test could predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society stresses importance of diagnosis in response to new Panorama documentary Our expert responds to a new BBC Panaroma documentary which focuses on new drugs that may change the future of Alzheimer's disease treatment. Read more
News Tag: News. NIDUS-Family programme could enable people with dementia to live more independently A recent New Interventions for Independence in Dementia (NIDUS-Family) programme aimed at helping people with dementia live independently at home for as long as possible has generated positive trial results that could be a lifeline for carers. Read more
News Tag: News. 'No cause for concern' after study links Alzheimer's transmission with hormone treatment from human donors Alzheimer's Society researchers say there is 'no cause for concern' after a study presented a possible link between Alzheimer's disease transmission and a hormone treatment from human donors that was used in the 1980s. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee awarded the OBE for services to charity Kate Lee, our CEO, will receive an OBE for her work in the charity sector, as part of the 2024 New Year Honours List. Read more
News Tag: News. Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia revealed as one in three left cut off Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no longer able to recognise family members. Read more
News Tag: News. Blood Biomarker Challenge to 'revolutionise' dementia diagnosis Alzheimer’s Society is working on the Blood Biomarker Challenge, a project that could bring dementia blood tests to the NHS within five years. Read more