Research What is the link between seizures and dementia? There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. ... 30 April 2025
Research Researchers need volunteers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to help improve care Research studies into mild cognitive impairment (MCI) hope to lead to improvements in both MCI and dementia care. Research studies into mild cognitive impairment (MCI) hope to lead to improvements in both MCI and dementia care. ... 28 March 2025
Research Can stress cause dementia? Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a role in the development or progression of dementia, but does not necessarily cause dementia. Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a role in the development or progression of dementia, but does not necessarily cause dementia. ... 28 March 2025
Research Understanding the mental health impact of a dementia diagnosis Hamish Naismith, at University College London, is researching why some people might harm themselves after a dementia diagnosis. Hamish Naismith, at University College London, is researching why some people might harm themselves after a dementia diagnosis. ... 28 March 2025
Research Why is dementia different for women? Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia could help scientists develop better treatments. We discuss these differences, as well as why dementia researchers still have a long way to go to fully understand them. Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia could help scientists develop better treatments. We discuss these differences, as well as why dementia researchers still have a long way to go to fully understand them. ... 03 March 2025
Research Helping researchers to understand how people can continue living alone after a dementia diagnosis Researchers are learning from volunteers affected by dementia about what best helps people to live independently after a diagnosis. Researchers are learning from volunteers affected by dementia about what best helps people to live independently after a diagnosis. ... 30 January 2025
Research Studying brain connections to learn more about dementia Johanna Jackson, at Imperial College London, is analysing the small connections between our brain cells to unlock big insights about dementia. Johanna Jackson, at Imperial College London, is analysing the small connections between our brain cells to unlock big insights about dementia. ... 30 January 2025
Research Researching links between dementia and blood vessels To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area. To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area. ... 13 January 2025
Research Souvenaid: I’m worried about my memory – should I buy this drink? Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease. Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease. ... 09 January 2025
Research 2024: Looking back at an exciting year for research at Alzheimer’s Society With announcements on new Alzheimer's drugs, the launch of essential care research partnerships, and funding more pioneering ways to transform the dementia landscape, 2024 has been the biggest year for dementia research yet! With announcements on new Alzheimer's drugs, the launch of essential care research partnerships, and funding more pioneering ways to transform the dementia landscape, 2024 has been the biggest year for dementia research yet! ... 18 December 2024
Research Could you help test apps designed to support people with dementia? New apps provide one way to help people with dementia stay well, and they need volunteers to test them. New apps provide one way to help people with dementia stay well, and they need volunteers to test them. ... 29 November 2024
Research Analysing fats in the brain during the early stages of dementia Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role of fats and the progression of dementia. Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role of fats and the progression of dementia. ... 29 November 2024
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