News Tag: News. Two-thirds of GPs want to prescribe tech for patients diagnosed with dementia A poll of GPs in the UK has shown primary care doctors want to prescribe assistive technologies to patients diagnosed with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Fiona Phillips’ World Alzheimer’s Day call: researchers desperately need more funding Long-time Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Fiona Phillips, has come out on World Alzheimer’s Day to call for more research funding for the charity. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to Alastair Stewart dementia diagnosis Alzheimer's Society CEO Kate Lee comments after TV news presenter Alastair Stewart revealed his dementia diagnosis. Read more
News Tag: News. England squad to wear limited-edition shirts as part of FA auction supporting Alzheimer's Society The England squad will wear a unique pre-match top ahead of the 150th Anniversary Heritage Match against Scotland at Hampden Park. The shirt will be auctioned off to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. Read more
News Tag: News. British Airways and Alzheimer's Society announce new partnership British Airways has announced a new partnership with Alzheimer's Society to raise funds and support customers travelling with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society warns of the effect of hot weather on people living with dementia During hot weather, it is important to look after people with dementia and make sure they take special precautions to keep cool and well-hydrated. Read more
News Tag: News. New risk score strongly predicts dementia chances A new dementia risk score 'calculator' identifies people potentially at risk of developing the disease within the next 14 years, according to a study published by The British Medical Journal (BMJ). Read more
News Tag: News. 4 out of 5 unpaid dementia carers take on the bulk of caring responsibilities Our latest survey puts the spotlight on unpaid carers, with 80% taking on the majority of caring responsibilities for loved ones living with dementia. Read more
News Latest innovations: meet our Accelerator Programme partners Our Accelerator Programme helps new products for people affected by dementia to become a reality. Our Accelerator Programme helps new products for people affected by dementia to become a reality. ... 01 August 2023
News Tag: News. England cricketers and Alzheimer's Society unite for an 'unforgettable' day England cricketers wore the wrong names on their shirts during day 3 of their latest Test Match, which was dedicated to Alzheimer's Society, to raise awareness of dementia. Read more
News Dementia breakthrough drugs could be a golden opportunity – we need to seize it In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. In light of the latest news on donanemab, Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the future of dementia diagnosis. ... 18 July 2023
News Tag: News. Day of final Ashes Test to be dedicated to Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of dementia The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has joined forces with leading dementia charity to raise funds and awareness to help stop the devastation caused by dementia. Read more