Report published looking at how demand for care homes is changing

A study by researchers from the University of Queensland has found that amyloid plaque in the brain – which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease – doesn’t need to be specifically targeted prior to ultrasound therapy for ultrasound to be effective in providing cognitive improvements in neurodegenerative disorders.   Previously amyloid has been targeted with microbubbles, which open…

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022 Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia Sponsored by HC-One This is always a difficult category to judge, and this year was no exception: everyone living with dementia who contributes to the field of dementia care – in any way – is…

A study published in Neurology has shown a link between the use of α-1 blockers, a type of drug used to treat urinary symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate, and a lower risk of developing dementia with Lewy bodies (DBL), with a risk reduction of about 40% when compared with men taking other prostate…

If you are interested in how the Taking it to the Streets campaign is going join one of Reimagining Dementia’s online gatherings Tues Oct 10th at 11pm (BST) Weds Oct 11th at 5pm (BST) Thurs Oct 12th at 5pm (BST) Book here: https://www.reimaginingdementia.com/events

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shared a good practice example of how to involve African Caribbean communities in dementia research and awareness.  Their example focuses on Bettina Wallace, a co-researcher with NIHR ARC East Midlands on the DEM-COMM dementia capacity programme. Bettina has personal experience of dementia and has become…

Alzheimer’s Research UK, The Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK, Alzheimer Scotland and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have joined together to create a policy briefing on implementing a national system for collecting data on newly licenced dementia drugs.  The charities have written to Dr Jeremy Isaacs, the National Clinical Director for Dementia & Older People’s Mental…