‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’ has been aired by Channel 4. The programme documents broadcaster Jon Snow’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, which he received in 2023 having retired from his role as a news anchor in 2021. ‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’ includes details about Jon’s life and career, reflections from his wife…
‘Familiar Touch’ has been released in UK and Irish cinemas. Directed by Sarah Friedland, who has experience of dementia in her family and who worked in a care home earlier in her career, the film follows Ruth (played by Kathleen Chalfant) who is living with cognitive decline and moves into a retirement community in the…
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published the National Audit of Dementia 2025 survey of Memory Assessment Services. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how dementia diagnostic services are organised and delivered across England, Wales and Jersey. Key themes in the report include: You can read the report here: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/ccqi/national-clinical-audits/national-audit-of-dementia/nad-round-7-(2025-2027)/nad-survey-of-memory-assessment-services-2025-report/nad-survey-of-memory-assessment-services-2025-report.pdf?sfvrsn=c62a3366_13
Dr Catherine Charlwood, Stakeholder Engagement and Impact Manager, NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration (DeNPRU Exeter), has launched a short survey to understand how ethnicity is recorded during a person’s dementia diagnosis. Catherine says: “You may know that NHS Digital reports ‘Recorded dementia diagnosis by ethnic group’. However, there are thousands of people…
Channel 4, in partnership with SunLife, has broadcast a special edition of the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. The programme, which includes the 1966 final in full and in colour, includes contributions from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors David Baddiel and Sir Geoff Hurst. Sir Geoff reflects on his contribution to…
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association has suggested measuring how well the brain processes sound, rather than how well the ears detect it, could help diagnose dementia. Researchers at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Dementia Research Centre performed nonverbal ‘brain hearing’ tests on their study participants, which included people…
The LIVE-DEM study is looking for participants in London or the South of England to share their experiences of live-in care for people with dementia. LIVE-DEM is led by a team at the University of Southampton and is funded by the National Institute for Health & Social Care Research (NIHR). To take part you should…
Skills for Health has launched a survey to understand how AI is being adopted across healthcare; what’s working well, where there are challenges, and what support staff need. The survey is open to all healthcare staff, whether or not they currently use AI tools, and takes around 10–12 minutes to complete. You can access the…
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has shared more information about the September 2026 World Alzheimer’s Month. The theme will be ‘The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters’, with ADI saying the campaign will ‘tackle the persistent low awareness, stigma and discrimination surrounding dementia’. Find out more about World Alzheimer’s Month…
Alzheimer Scotland has published a summary report entitled, ‘Better Care Full Stop’. The report shares findings from Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Have your Say’ survey (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/alzheimer-scotland-launch-survey) and covers issues from pre diagnosis to advanced dementia and end of life care. It documents how people with dementia, their carers and families are struggling…