A study published in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Journal has linked low levels of unsaturated fats, like omega fatty acids, to Alzheimer’s in women. Researchers from King’s College London found levels of unsaturated fats in female patients with Alzheimer’s disease were up to 20% lower than those in the blood samples of cognitively healthy women….
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published ‘Preparing for winter: A checklist for healthcare professionals caring for older people’. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) say: “We have put together a checklist to support professionals across the system to make what changes they can to ensure that this year, winter is a little easier for older…
An update to the 2016 first Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) has been published. The Electronic Frailty Index 2 (eFI2) features in the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) Age and Ageing journal. The British Geriatrics Society say: “The eFI2 further advances care for older people with frailty and sets a new standard for frailty research internationally. eFI2…
A study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience has shown that cats develop Alzheimer’s disease in a similar way to humans. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh carried out post-mortem brain examinations on twenty-five cats which had symptoms of dementia in life, including confusion, sleep disruption and an increase in vocalisation. The post-mortems found…
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has joined major UK research funders, including Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) and the Alzheimer’s Society, in signing a statement of intent committing to including more older adults in health and care research. This commitment follows the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, saying in his 2023…
A new project estimating the prevalence of dementia diagnosis by ethnic group is keen to consult Integrated Care Board (ICB) stakeholders to inform their work. The project is looking to produce prevalence estimates for people with a formal dementia diagnosis, broken down by broad ethnic group. It is being funded through the EquaDem Network, which…
The Tech Services Association (TSA) has launched ‘Everyday TEC’, a campaign to help individuals, families and professionals to understand technology enabled care better and navigate the options. The ‘Everyday TEC’ campaign is TSA’s response to a study Social Policy Researcher, Dr Sarah Alden, conducted to find out what people want from technology. You can read…
NHS England has published data showing that 506,549 people received a dementia diagnosis in July 2025, compared to 490,163 in July 2024. The new figures, which NHS England say are a record increase, were published as part of an announcement giving an example of how the NHS is using technology to help people live with…
Following our coverage (https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/adult-social-care-providers-wanted-for-dementia-training-survey) of Leeds Beckett University’s call for adult social care providers to complete a survey to inform work being done in partnership with IFF Research, the team headed by Professor Sarah Smith and Professor Claire Surr are now seeing participation from the adult social care workforce. Academics are interested in dementia specific…
Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2025 is running from 12th – 19th September. Hosted by The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), Professional Care Workers’ Week – now in its eighth year – champions the essential contributions of care workers across the UK. This year’s activities, co-produced with the charity’s Care Worker Advisory Board, feature a mix…