University College London (UCL)’s Insight46 study has linked regular physical activity throughout life to changes in the brain which could reduce the risk of developing dementia. Insight46, funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Medical Research Council (MRC), began in 2015 and analyses health data collected from a unique group of volunteers from England, Scotland…
The Alzheimer’s Society is collaborating with Dekkle, a fine art printmaker and publisher, on ‘Your Art, Your Legacy’ a competition for people living with dementia to celebrate and preserve their artistic legacies. Three winners will receive a tailored online viewing room and a custom-made photographic book featuring up to 20 of each winner’s artworks. Entries…
Alzheimer Scotland has shared information from Social Security Scotland about financial support available for people with dementia and unpaid carers in Scotland. You can read the information here: https://www.alzscot.org/news/financial-support-for-people-with-dementia-and-unpaid-carers-information-from-social-security
The 117th Medical Officer of Health Report 2023-2024 for the States of Guernsey has suggested that by 2043 there could be a 61% increase in numbers of people with dementia on the island. The report, entitled: ‘Investing in Tomorrow – Prioritising Prevention’, written by Nicola Brink MBE, Medical Officer of Health/ Director of Public Health,…
The University of York (with partners) has been awarded almost £5m of funding to manage and operate a new NIHR RSS (Research Support Service) Hub for social care in England. The funding, which runs between 1 February 2025 and 31 September 2028, will see the University of York’s NIHR RSS Hub complement the existing NIHR…
Tracker Tiles are being trialled by West Yorkshire Police to help locate people living with dementia who go out and become lost or need help. The trial, involving handing out over 500 free trackers, is being funded by the National Lottery through the Shipley Memories Dementia Support Group. The Group was founded by PCSO Ben…
A study published in the journal ‘Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions’ suggests there is ‘biological plausibility’ for some commonly used medicines to be tested further to see if they can be repurposed to reduce the risk of dementia. The study was undertaken by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University…
A documentary about an ageing academic living with dementia is showing on True Story. The film is the work of Harald Hutter, and depicts his parent’s experiences over a two day period in their home, which in needing renovation is used as a metaphor for the damage in his father, Horst’s, brain. You can find…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched a survey to help shape their services. The aim is for SCIE to understand how to best support professionals to improve social care and the lives of people who draw on services. The survey can be found here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/4O5-1J5V/audience-survey?pfredir=1
The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) are hosting an exhibition entitled ‘More Than Memory: dementia, art and caring for loved ones’. The exhibition, which is supported by Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, features drawing, painting and sculpture by older people and people living with dementia as well as those who care for them. In addition,…