Latest analysis shows people with dementia spend nearly £15 billion of their own money on social care
Alzheimer’s Society has revealed that people with dementia have had to spend almost £15 billion of their own money on social care since Government reforms…
Leading charity calls for multi-billion-pound dementia fund for those being “ignored and neglected”
According to a new survey from Alzheimer’s Society, over three-quarters of MPs believe dementia care should be funded by the Government and the charity cries…
Award-winning care homes show support for Dementia Action Week with Memory Walk and other activities
Residents from High Wycombe with staff during their Memory Walk Residents at The Royal Star & Garter Homes have taken part in Memory Walks as…
Urgent £2.4 billion Dementia Fund from charity receives backing from over 60 MPs
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Society, which calls for a £ billion Dementia Fund to tackle dementia care injustices, has been backed by 68…
Multi-million-pound centre to enable people with dementia to remain independent in their homes for longer
A revolutionary £20 million centre based at Imperial College London is set to develop innovative technologies to create dementia-friendly environments and provide insights into how…
Quick and simple iPad test could detect signs of dementia before symptoms emerge
A five-minute online iPad test, which examines the speed and accuracy of a person’s thinking, could help healthcare professionals diagnose dementia earlier than before. South…
Medequip prepares to take action to support Dementia Action Week
Medequip, one of the longest serving providers of contracted out Community Equipment Services, is attending a number of activities to support the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia…
Sound Doctor answers call for better support for dementia patients
Martina Kane, Senior Policy Adviser at the Alzheimer's Society, is one of several leading figures demanding more support for people living with dementia and those…
National Homecare Provider Unveils Dementia DELAY Programme
"Many agencies claim to offer specialist dementia care services, but we believe that Dementia DELAY is the first service of its kind in the UK."…