A selection of resources is now available to help older people, families and staff when a care home closes. Created by social care experts at the University of Birmingham as part of a research project called ‘Achieving Closure’ that was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the resources aim to…
Researchers at the University of Liverpool are investigating the support available for athletes living with young-onset dementia. They are looking for people who have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia and have participated in high-impact sports to contribute to their study. People taking part should live in the UK. Participation will involve a one-off interview, either…
Alzheimer’s Society has published ‘Why is dementia different for women?’, an exploration of the differences in dementia risk between men and women. They look at why women have a higher risk of dementia, why women have different dementia risk factors – including those related to female hormones and menopause – and the role of research…
Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) has launched their new Language Hub and Jargon Buster. These resources explore the impact of language, challenge jargon, and promote the use of more human language in care and support. They are an update on what TLAP previously offered in relation to language and jargon and include: TLAP say: “The…
Jordan Adams, one of the FTD Brothers, has made a film for Alzheimer’s Research with actor Brian Cox CBE. Jordan (aged 29), along with his brother Cian (aged 24), are known as the FTD Brothers having publicly shared how their mum died from frontotemporal dementia aged 52, and how they both carry a rare inherited…
Age UK has published a report entitled ‘Older Women in the UK – Building a picture of older women’s lives’ that looks at the inequalities women aged 50+ face. The report covers issues including ageism, loneliness and digitisation, and highlights how being on a low income or from a minority group increases the inequalities faced. …
An AI tool, ‘Quartz’, developed by scientists at City St George’s and Kingston University, has detected differences in the shape and size of blood vessels at the back of the eye that correspond to cognitive decline, potentially meaning the ‘Quartz’ technology could be used in high street opticians in the future. In a study published…
Bath-based ReMind UK, a dementia research charity, is looking for volunteers. Volunteers should be aged 50+ and may or may not be living with dementia. ReMind UK are currently running eight clinical trials and plan to start another five in 2025. Find out more about ReMind UK’s current research here: https://www.reminduk.org/research-institute-for-brain-health/current-research/ To enquire about joining…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has documented how future dementia care may evolve following the announcement that NHS England is being dissolved. The functions of NHS England are set to be integrated into the work of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and ARUK have put together some overarching information alongside a ‘Frequently Asked…
Professor Claire Surr and Professor Louisa Ells from the School of Health at Leeds Beckett University have both been appointed as Senior Investigators for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), receiving funding for four years to support their research activities while undertaking these senior leadership roles for the NIHR. NIHR Senior Investigators…