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The British Geriatric Society (BGS) has published ten ‘asks’ of the next government, as they seek to highlight the healthcare needs of older people.   The BGS ‘asks’ fall under three themes of providing:  You can read more here: https://www.bgs.org.uk/GE2024 

Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia – The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, has suggested that a common herpes virus that can cause a chronic gut infection is linked to changes in the immune system seen in Alzheimer’s disease.   Researchers in the US found that the virus, which is found in most people but usually…

ITV News Scotland has had access to HMP Glenochil to report on the challenges the prison is facing in caring for their ageing population.  In Glenochil, ten percent of the prison population is over sixty, and as well as making adaptations to the prison environment they are also having to use agency social care staff. …

Following its success last year, the Care Innovation Challenge takes place again in July with a creative weekend of ideas generation and prototype trialling. Applications are now open for a place at the weekend from creative thinkers who want to try new ways of improving the lives of people receiving care.  “We hope to receive…

Are you a person diagnosed with memory problems who would like to get involved in a short dementia research study?  Researchers want to develop a digital assessment tool that could help to reduce waiting times in Memory Clinics. They are looking for volunteers with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer’s disease who have access…

A nurse-led young onset dementia service in Northamptonshire will be highlighted in a webinar on 21 June.  The younger persons with dementia team in the county will lead the webinar, which will show how what they describe as their unique model provides the continuity of support needed by people on the diagnostic pathway.  Questions to…