New biological age blood test could offer early warning of dementia risk
A blood test for healthy ageing has been developed that could identify people who are growing old too fast and at risk of dementia. The genetic test is the first
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Tag: Alzheimers
Lancaster to host open event on latest research & innovation in Dementia
The newest and most innovative research around dementia currently being undertaken at Lancaster University will go on show next month. Lancaster University Centre for Ageing Research is staging the one-day,
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Fears of explosion in numbers of Alzheimer’s sufferers ‘somewhat overblown’
Fears of an Alzheimer’s explosion are unfounded, according to new research showing that dementia rates may be stabilising in the UK and other parts of Europe. Scientists found that the
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North Wales exhibition to showcase benefits of art in Dementia
Can art improve quality of life and well-being for people living with dementia? Might it even have wider social and community benefits? And if it does make a difference, how
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SCIE call for good practice examples on women affected by dementia
This year has seen the publication of two reports highlighting the fact that dementia disproportionately affects women. (Alzheimer’s Disease International and Women and Dementia: a marginalised majority) Behind these important
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Engage: Dementia and Politics – from the social work perspective
The last few years in the UK have been marked by a surge in interest in dementia from politicians. It dates from the dawning realisation that dementia costs more than
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Alcohol and coffee linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
Statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcoholic drinks and coffee have all been linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s, scientists have said. But diabetes, depression and high blood pressure can increase
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‘Brain’ grown in laboratory dish will help research for Alzheimer’s
A near-complete human brain comparable with that of a five-week-old foetus has been grown in a laboratory dish. The brain “organoid” was created from reprogrammed skin cells and is about
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Developers seek testers of new App for people living with dementia
Four students from the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow have developed an App desgned to support people living with dementia, their families and carers. The MindMate App has a number
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Janner lawyers in new bid to prevent abuse charge court appearance
Lawyers for Lord Janner today launch the latest round of their battle to prevent him being forced to attend court to face child abuse charges. The former Labour peer and
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