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Leading academic expects ‘new era’ for dementia treatment within next decade

By The Press Association13th January 2016News England

New treatments for dementia are “on target” to be developed within the next decade, a leading expert has said. Researchers will know if they are at the beginning of “a

Itinerary and speakers announced for 5th Plymouth Dementia Conference

By Iain MacDonald12th January 2016News England

The 5th Plymouth Dementia Conference takes place in Plymouth Guildhall on 4 March 2016, and has again attracted a variety of national experts who will address issues around the growing

Moderate amount of alcohol ‘may be good for Alzheimer’s sufferers’

By The Press Association11th December 2015News England

Drinking a “moderate” amount of alcohol every day could be good for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found. Consuming two or three units daily has been linked to

3D video games hailed as potentially helpful for dementia-affected people

By The Press Association9th December 2015News England

Playing three dimensional video games may protect against the dulling of memory that comes with age, a study has found. Scientists believe 3D gaming could provide a novel treatment for

Walking slowly associated with elderly displaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s

By The Press Association3rd December 2015News England

Walking slowly may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s in older people at risk of dementia, research suggests. Scientists studied 128 people with an average age of 76 who had

Webwatch: Dementia Explained – demystifying the condition for children and young people

By Iain MacDonald25th November 2015Webwatch

Alzheimer’s Research UK has created a website called ‘Dementia Explained’ to help young people better understand dementia as a new poll reveals that nearly three in ten parents in the

PM announces £150 million funding for UK’s first Dementia Research Institute

By Iain MacDonald24th November 2015News England

David Cameron has announced the UK’s first Dementia Research Institute is set to receive up to £150 million to drive forward research and innovation in fighting dementia. Led by the

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

By The Press Association19th November 2015News England

Poorer dementia patients in England are less likely to be prescribed the drugs they need, according to new research. Experts found stark differences in the number of patients given access

Report: Dementia and homecare – driving quality and innovation

By Iain MacDonald17th November 2015Reports & Resources

A new report serves as a call to action to help people with dementia live well at home for longer. ‘Dementia and homecare: driving quality and innovation’, part of the

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Leading academic expects ‘new era’ for dementia treatment within next decade

Itinerary and speakers announced for 5th Plymouth Dementia Conference

Moderate amount of alcohol ‘may be good for Alzheimer’s sufferers’

3D video games hailed as potentially helpful for dementia-affected people

Walking slowly associated with elderly displaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Webwatch: Dementia Explained – demystifying the condition for children and young people

PM announces £150 million funding for UK’s first Dementia Research Institute

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

Report: Dementia and homecare – driving quality and innovation

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

Southport child-killer detained for at least 52 years for ‘sadistic’ murders of girls

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Christopher Eccleston contributes to new campaign to address dementia misconceptions

Leading academic expects ‘new era’ for dementia treatment within next decade

Itinerary and speakers announced for 5th Plymouth Dementia Conference

Moderate amount of alcohol ‘may be good for Alzheimer’s sufferers’

3D video games hailed as potentially helpful for dementia-affected people

Walking slowly associated with elderly displaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Webwatch: Dementia Explained – demystifying the condition for children and young people

PM announces £150 million funding for UK’s first Dementia Research Institute

Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to get drugs they need

Report: Dementia and homecare – driving quality and innovation