ADI 2024

A study published in JAMA Neurology has increased the evidence that blood tests could be used to detect Alzheimer’s disease in the future.  A blood test that detects ‘p-tau217’, a form of the protein tau (a hallmark protein of Alzheimer’s disease), has been seen to be as accurate as a standard lumber puncture in a…

An Alzheimer’s drug from the Japanese pharmaceutical firm Eisai has been shown to slow down patients’ decline in memory, thinking and function in the final stage of trials. The drug, called lecanemab, demonstrated promising results in a phase 3 trial and works by removing Alzheimer’s trademark amyloid protein from the brain. Early results indicated that…

The Iceland retail chain joined forces with Alzheimer’s Research UK in a “Think Brain Health” initiative to promote positive dietary choices.  Aimed at reducing dementia risk, the promotion ran in Iceland stores throughout September, highlighting fruit, vegetable and salad purchases.  Iceland said the initiative was based on the research finding that up to 40% of…

Tracker Tiles are being trialled by West Yorkshire Police to help locate people living with dementia who go out and become lost or need help.  The trial, involving handing out over 500 free trackers, is being funded by the National Lottery through the Shipley Memories Dementia Support Group. The Group was founded by PCSO Ben…

Kunstmuseum Den Haag gallery in Holland has started to run Art Connection tours for people with dementia and their carers.  These tours aim to spark the senses of people with dementia, creating a more enriching gallery experience.  On the first tour, residents from a care home and their carers looked at four artworks. The museum…

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has put out a call for abstracts for presentations at its annual conference in Krakow, Poland, in 2024. ADI’s 36th Global Conference runs from 24-26 April and is subtitled “Dementia: Insights, Innovations and Inspirations.” Both scientific and non-scientific abstracts are welcomed around the seven action areas of the World Health Organisation…