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Good practice involving African Caribbean communities in dementia research showcased
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shared a good practice example of how to involve African Caribbean communities in dementia research and awareness. Their example focuses on Bettina Wallace, a co-researcher with NIHR ARC East Midlands on the DEM-COMM dementia capacity programme. Bettina has personal experience of dementia and has become…
Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association offer new monthly drop-in clinics
Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association has begun to run drop-in clinics to support the growing ageing population on the island. The new sessions are running on the last Friday of every month at The Centre in St Sampson’s from 10:00-11:00. The clinics are intended to answer questions people may have about living with dementia and provide advice…
Meeting Centres Scotland announce ‘The Big Social’
Meeting Centres Scotland are planning ‘The Big Social’, their first conference celebrating Meeting Centres for people living with dementia and their care partners. The conference is taking place at The Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa in Dundee on 19-20 May 2025. Conference organisers say: “Get ready for two unforgettable days of learning, connection, and…
Dementia UK’s partnership with Nationwide featured on The One Show
BBC’s One has featured Dementia UK’s partnership with Nationwide on The One Show. In the episode, the personal experiences of a family who’ve accessed dementia support within a Nationwide branch is explored, and there is an interview with an Admiral Nurse. Watch The One Show, which features this as the first item in the episode,…
Participants with mild cognitive impairment or dementia with Lewy bodies wanted for studies
The Memory Assessment and Research Centre in Southampton is looking for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia with Lewy bodies to take part in research studies. Studies with participation opportunities include those exploring the causes of dementia with Lewy bodies – for example the role of the immune system and inflammation –…
Unpaid carers of people with a rarer dementia wanted for research study
Unpaid carers of people with a rarer dementia are wanted for a research study being conducted by Charlotte Marsden at the University of Liverpool. Charlotte is looking to find out if a diagnosis of a rarer dementia was delayed by another diagnosis. It’s known that rarer dementias can be challenging to diagnose and the associated…