Alzheimer Scotland has published their Annual Review.
The Review looks at Alzheimer Scotland’s work over the last 12 months and features examples of innovative practice. You can read the Review here: https://www.alzscot.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Alzscot_Annual%20Review%202023-2024%20WEB.pdf
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has called for the forthcoming national dementia strategy to include action on the disproportionate impact of dementia on women. A new analysis shows that dementia has been the leading cause of death in women since 2011 with nearly twice as many women as men dying from dementia in 2020, when 46,000…
The Lewy Body Society has awarded almost £600,000 in research grants to the University of Cambridge, University of Dundee, University College London and Queen’s University Belfast for studies into Lewy Body Dementia. Jacqui Cannon, Chief Executive of the Lewy Body Society, says: “We are excited about the possibilities of these four research projects and what…
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP), in partnership with Dementia Change Action Network (DCAN), has launched a report entitled ‘I just want to be able to dance’. The report, written by Neil Crowther and Liz Leach, champions a renewed focus on wellbeing for people with dementia, highlighting connection, community, and personalised care and support as key…
Air pollution is linked to higher use of mental health services by people with dementia, research published by BMJ Mental Health suggests. It says that cutting levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter should be a priority in urban areas if demand on overstretched psychiatric services is to be reduced. Researchers looked back at…
Care home volunteers disappeared during the pandemic but are now re-establishing their position as an “important part of life,” Royal Star & Garter said marking Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). The charity has three care homes for military veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. Christine Mitchell, pictured (right) with resident Lillian, was a…
The Dementia and Housing Working Group (DHWG) has launched the new “dementia information hub”, which provides a forum for sharing information and ideas. The DHWG says it will be a “go to resource” offering the best information, advice and support for people with dementia, their families and carers as well as policymakers, practitioners and academics. …