Research What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for our dementia research? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alzheimer's Society is doing everything possible to ensure that we continue to support our current research portfolio and dementia research in the future. 14 May 2020 0
Research Coronavirus statement for researchers Here we set out what the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will mean for our research funding programme going forward.
Research Thank you to our dementia researchers supporting the fight against coronavirus We are celebrating a number of dementia researchers, supported by Alzheimer’s Society, who are using their skills, expertise and knowledge to also support research that is tackling coronavirus. 16 April 2020 0
Research 4 ways to support dementia research from isolation We know that research is the only way to beat dementia, but we need your support. Here are some quick and easy ways you can help to support dementia research while staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. 07 April 2020 7
Research Dementia Care Research Summit: A view from the Research Network Alzheimer's Society is the largest charitable funder of dementia care research. This year, we held the first UK Dementia Care Research Summit alongside the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Sandra Barker, a Research Network volunteer, shares her experience. 17 March 2020 0
Research UK Dementia Care Summit 2020: Looking forward Last month, alongside the NIHR and ESRC, Alzheimer’s Society hosted the first ever ‘UK Dementia Care Research Summit’. Here we share highlights from the day and the political context to the event. 13 March 2020 0
Research First impressions of public involvement in dementia research We brought together our Research Network volunteers and researchers at our recent 'Dementia Research Uncovered' event in Bristol. Jodie, our new volunteer at Alzheimer's Society, went along to find out more about Patient and Public Involvement and why it is so important. 10 March 2020 3
Research 5 pieces of career advice for dementia researchers from leaders in the field We spoke to leading researchers, Professor Nick Fox and Dr Carole Sudre, to discuss grant-writing tips, staying motivated and what it is like to be an Alzheimer's Society funded researcher. 10 March 2020 0
Research Dementia: It's a women's issue On International Women’s Day, Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, reflects on her career in STEM and why it’s important we support women working in dementia research. 06 March 2020 0
Research Spotting the early signs of dementia: What’s the point? There is currently no cure for dementia, so why is early diagnosis so important? We explore why it matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we are supporting research to improve diagnosis. 04 March 2020 20
Research Football and dementia risk - is there a link? News that professional footballers might be at a greater risk of dementia, and why that might be the case, has been the subject of great debate and interest. Our researchers examine the latest evidence around heading the ball and discuss what we know so far. 20 February 2020 1
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 mild cognitive impairment. 27 January 2020 6
