Alzheimer’s Society has published a blog about the 143 drugs now in clinical trials across the globe as possible treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. The blog highlights what it regards as the three “promising” drugs, lecanemab, gantenerumab and donanemab. In September, pharma companies Eisai and Biogen announced trial results showing that lecanemab had slowed down decline…
Talking therapies available on the NHS could improve the mental health of people with dementia if they suffer from anxiety or depression, researchers at UCL have found. Studies suggest that 38% of people with dementia are affected by anxiety or depression, but the new research found that completing a course of IAPT treatment – the…
Look out for DEEP’s 10th Anniversary online festival, which runs from 5 – 9 December on Zoom. Booking is essential for the festival, which promises 21 events spread throughout the week covering the human stories of DEEP, the network bringing people with dementia together to influence policy and services. Well known radio presenter Jane Garvey…
In the UK, dementia rates among black people are 22% higher than for white people, demonstrating the need for more targeted interventions to reduce dementia risks and improve treatment outcomes for ethnic minority communities. That is the verdict of UCL researchers who carried out the study, which looked at health records of more than 660,000…
Brains in a dish: Dementia research is being brought to life in a new art exhibition, which runs from 15 October – 14 January at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley. Artist Charlie Murphy and engineer Robin Bussell use glass sculptures and robotic lights to explore the brain cell research carried out by UCL’s Professor Selina…
Care homes meal provider apetito hopes to make mealtimes more interesting for people with dementia who have dysphagia by introducing five new dishes aimed specifically at this group. The dishes are chicken in rich gravy, lamb in mint gravy, chicken and vegetable casserole, sausages, beans and chips, and spaghetti bolognaise. The meals correspond to IDDSI…
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…
Residential care provider Care UK has launched its first ever TV advert to mark 40 years of delivering care. The advert is designed to promote the company’s ethos of supporting residents to live fulfilling lives and enjoy personalised care. Jacqui White, Care UK marketing director, said: “We’re delighted to unveil our first-ever TV advert to…
A specialist Admiral Nurse clinic has been launched to support families living with dementia in London’s Chinese community. Stigma and a lack of culturally appropriate dementia care continue to place barriers in the way of the Chinese community and it is hoped that the new clinic will provide a solution. The clinic will be led…
The Young Dementia Network is running a free webinar on Wednesday 19 October where Dr Janet Carter from UCL and Michael Carter from the Neurology and Dementia Intelligence Team will discuss the new figures on young onset dementia (see story above). The webinar takes place from 12.30 – 1.45pm, touching on subjects such as why the…