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New findings have called into question the “amyloid hypothesis” for Alzheimer’s disease, which holds that clumps of amyloid beta protein in the brain are the primary cause of the disease. Work by neuroscientist Matthew Schrag, published in the US journal Science, suggests that data underpinning the hypothesis are flawed.  Several top Alzheimer’s researchers in the…

It has been a “turbulent year” for health and social care, says the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its annual assessment of the state of care in England.  The “State of Care” report for 2023 says care is “gridlocked” as the cost-of-living crisis bites harder and workforce pressures have escalated. Adult social care providers continue…

Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has launched ‘I didn’t sign up for this’, a campaign begun during Dementia Action Week 2024 inviting supporters to let unpaid dementia carers know that they are not alone.  DCC says:  “We believe no carer should feel overwhelmed or alone, and all dementia carers deserve emotional and practical support which meets…

Alzheimer’s Society has called for action after a parliamentary question showing that government spending on dementia research has fallen.  MP Chi Onwurah asked the government why total research spending on dementia had dropped from £112.9 million in 2018/19 to £104.7 million in 2019/20.  The news came despite the government’s “dementia moonshot” pledge to double spending…

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched a UK-wide recruitment drive for clinical trials.  Adults across the UK are being urged to register, with underrepresented groups – including young people and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds – particularly encouraged to sign up to ‘Be Part of Research’. Find out more here:…

Birthday treat: Military veterans charity Royal Star & Garter, which runs three care homes, held a tea party celebration for its 106th anniversary.  Residents joined in the celebrations, including Paddy (pictured) in the Solihull home. They tucked into a delicious birthday cake and played anniversary-themed bingo and other games.