News Tag: News. Research reveals one in three wait over a month to speak out about dementia worries Widespread confusion over dementia symptoms vs signs of old age discovered in Alzheimer’s Society research, launched ahead Dementia Action Week (15-21 May) in 2023. Read more
News Tag: News. Our response to the NHS dementia diagnosis target cuts Today the dementia diagnosis rate target (that 66.7% of people living with dementia in England should have a diagnosis) has been removed from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance for 2025-6. Read more
News Tag: News. Insurance industry reaches £10 million fundraising milestone for dementia Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD), the industry-led campaign, has reached its initial £10 million fundraising target, set when the campaign launched in 2017. Read more
News Tag: News. Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants A nationwide clinical trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed is now underway. Research teams will assess how blood tests could be used to detect dementia at various stages. Read more
News Dementia breakthrough drugs could be a golden opportunity Recent innovation in dementia treatments and diagnosis have led to some incredible discoveries that could dramatically change lives. Is this the beginning of the end for dementia? Recent innovation in dementia treatments and diagnosis have led to some incredible discoveries that could dramatically change lives. Is this the beginning of the end for dementia? ... 24 January 2025
News Tag: News. Advice for supporting people with young-onset dementia after Pauline Quirke’s diagnosis Our dementia expert shares advice on spotting the signs of young-onset dementia, also sometimes referred to as early-onset dementia, following actor Pauline Quirke's diagnosis. Read more
News Tag: News. Record number of calls for dementia support received days into the new year Alzheimer’s Society’s expert dementia advisers have received hundreds of calls since the start of January. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society responds to former footballer Dean Windass's dementia diagnosis Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee reacts to the news that ex-Premier League footballer, Dean Windass, has been diagnosed with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. 'Support The Supporters' campaign to return in next FA Cup fixtures Alzheimer’s Society and The FA’s 'Support The Supporters' campaign will take place during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round and Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round. Read more
News Tag: News. Ruth Langsford to spread dementia awareness this Christmas as part of new partnership with ITV We're partnering with ITV for a special Christmas campaign on dementia fronted by TV presenter and Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. Read more
News Tag: News. Honouring Carol Jennings and her legacy through groundbreaking dementia research Learn about the Carol Jennings Fellowship and the people working to stop dementia devastating lives. Read more
News Tag: News. Celebrity Ambassadors including David Baddiel record dementia support line calls as January spike expected Alzheimer's Society Celebrity Ambassadors re-enact common dementia support line conversations as a surge in calls is anticipated in the New Year. Read more
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