Memory Makers, a new UK social-purpose organisation, has officially launched its pilot scheme to help care homes capture residents’ stories, voices and lived experience in a way that fits real care environments. The organisation, which is initially launching within the care sector but with plans to roll out in a community and domestic setting…
The Lewy Body Society has marked their 20th anniversary with the premiere of a new film entitled, ‘What is life with Lewy body dementia really like?’ The film features David and Alan, who both have Lewy body dementia, their wives Lorraine and Karen, and clinical experts Dr Paul Donaghy and Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy…
Friends of the Elderly has launched a new dementia strategy entitled ‘The Wider View’. The strategy, which spans 2026-2029, sets out Friends of the Elderly’s approach to supporting people living with dementia across their care homes and day care services. The strategy has four key commitments: Yvette Carr, Friends of the Elderly’s Head of Dementia…
Alzheimer Europe has published a report entitled: ‘The Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025’. The report provides updated prevalence figures for the number of people living with dementia across Europe and breaks this down by each European country. Overall, it estimates that the number of people living with dementia by 2050 will increase by 58%…
Alzheimer Scotland has proposed a new assessment process after the Scottish Medicines Consortium reviewed further evidence on donanemab and continued to reject its use by NHS Scotland. Henry Simmonds, Alzheimer Scotland’s Chief Executive, says: “This demonstrates the urgent need for change in the system used to assess dementia drugs if we have any hope of…
Dementia Disco are providing free discos in the North West of England. Currently operating in Cheadle Hulme, Heaton Mersey, Merton, Poynton and Seahouses, the free discos are held at weekends and are for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends. The discos aim to use music to inspire memories, conversations and friendships between people…
The 3 Nations Dementia Working Group (3NDWG) is to close at the end of March 2026. The decision follows reflection and discussion with the 3NDWG partner organisation, Alzheimer’s Society. A new independent social group will be launched and 3NDWG members will be contacted directly about this before the end of March. Find out more about…