New statistics reveal dementia accounts for more than 1 in 10 deaths in England and Wales
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), dementia was the leading cause of death in England and Wales in 2018, accounting…
New study finds that socially active 60-year-olds are at a lower risk of developing dementia
According to new research from University College London (UCL), 50-year-olds and 60-year-olds that remain socially active significantly lower their risk of developing dementia later on…
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…
New research finds that gene associated with bad cholesterol is linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s
Published in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers in the US have linked elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) – also known as ‘bad’ cholesterol…
VR could help recognise Alzheimer’s symptoms more accurately, new findings suggest
The University of Cambridge has discovered that virtual reality (VR) could help identify early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than existing cognitive tests. The…
More than half a million awarded for essential dementia drug research during Dementia Action Week
Prof David Rubinsztein at the University of Cambridge has been awarded over £500,000 from leading dementia research charity Alzheimer’s Research UK to fund vital dementia…
Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia, new guidelines recommend
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet,…
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…
Pioneering mobile game can detect Alzheimer’s risk and help dementia researchers worldwide
A specially designed mobile phone game can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers…
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…