Alzheimer Scotland opens new Brain Health Learning Centre

The Alzheimer’s Society has published their ‘Lived experiences of dementia 2025’ survey report.  The survey was completed by almost 3,500 people affected by dementia, including people living with dementia, unpaid carers and loved ones. Key findings include:  Professor Fiona Carragher, Chief Policy and Research Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, says:    “Almost a million people are living…

Following a successful trial in partnership with Police Scotland, Alzheimer Scotland are distributing free SafeConnect fobs for people living with dementia in Scotland.  SafeConnect are yellow fobs that store a person’s emergency contact details so they can be supported to return home safely if they are lost. The fobs use Near Field Communication (NFC) which…

Poor heart health is a better predictor of dementia risk for individuals than their genetic profile, researchers led by Oxford and Exeter Universities have discovered.  Someone with multiple health conditions affecting the heart was three times more likely to develop dementia than someone with a high genetic risk, they found.  The study, published by the…

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched their revamped Alzheimer University (AU).   The Alzheimer University is a learning space for national Alzheimer associations. It provides access to a range of materials including a series of workshops, led by subject matter experts within ADI, and interactive peer sessions to support participants in running successful national associations.  Laura…

The Centre for Ageing Better has published the ‘Age-friendly Town and Parish Guide’.  The guide covers local councils’ responsibilities, activities and influencing roles, case studies, mapping and action tools. It includes references to dementia-friendly initiatives and is endorsed by the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council Clerks.  The guide can be read/downloaded…

The Alzheimer’s Society have opened their funding rounds for researchers to obtain grants.  You can find out more here https://alzheimers.org.uk/research/researchers/grants  and apply through the Alzheimer’s Society portal here: https://grants.alzheimers.org.uk  The deadline for applications is 22 March 2024.