Research 5 hopeful takeaways from the world’s biggest dementia research conference Dementia research has been hit hard by the pandemic. But at the Alzheimer’s Association International conference (AAIC), the biggest dementia research conference in the world, there was plenty to feel hopeful about. 04 August 2020 1
Research Jelly Drops sweets available now - a simple and tasty way to boost daily water intake Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Find out about the latest progress on the development of this exciting product. 13 July 2020 126
Research 'Dementia research must not be an afterthought': Why the Government must support medical research charities There has been much speculation about the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on medical research. We take a look at the knock-on effect this will have on people affected by dementia and why research must not be an afterthought as we move forward. 24 June 2020 0
Research Is technology the key to living independently? Linda Powell, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of visiting a Digital Health Innovation lab and discusses the potential impact of technology on people affected by dementia. 23 June 2020 0
Research Our Research Network volunteers supporting dementia researchers - virtually Deb and Karin, both members of our Research Network and former carers, have been working with researchers at Newcastle University. The research team are looking at how best to support people with dementia to keep active in their everyday lives. 23 June 2020 0
Research 'What is health research?' How I helped during the development of this online course Alan Richardson, an Alzheimer’s Society Research Network volunteer for three years, shares how his involvement in the Network has given him the opportunity to work with researchers developing an online course about health research. 23 June 2020 0
Research Monitoring the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre: A Positive Experience Research Network volunteers, Annabella and Kate, were monitors for the Scotland Doctoral Training Centre. Here they share their experience of being involved in the programme. 23 June 2020 0
Research ‘Carers can’t take a day off in a pandemic – they need our support’: Dementia care research under lockdown The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the desperate need to revolutionise dementia care. Research is needed to make this a reality. Our team at the NIDUS Centre of Excellence are adapting under lockdown so they can continue their vital research supporting carers. 10 June 2020 2
Research The UK’s biggest killer: why are deaths from dementia on the rise? Annual statistics reported dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. We look at the reasons why deaths from dementia are on the rise, how people with dementia have been affected by COVID-19 and how the numbers compare with deaths due to other major diseases. 28 May 2020 18
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
