A study by researchers from the University of Queensland has found that amyloid plaque in the brain – which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease – doesn’t need to be specifically targeted prior to ultrasound therapy for ultrasound to be effective in providing cognitive improvements in neurodegenerative disorders. Previously amyloid has been targeted with microbubbles, which open…
Members of the Crewe community are being invited to a new intergenerational playgroup designed to bring people together and promote relationships between all ages. ‘Across the Generations’ stay-and-play is aimed at parents, guardians, and their little ones, offering them the chance to spend some quality time with older people residing at Belong Crewe care village…
The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has published a framework for population health. The Framework is based on five interconnected aspects of health and wellbeing: It is intended to improve health and reduce health inequalities in Scotland over the next ten years, including in relation to dementia. You can read…
Care England has published a new report entitled ‘The Current State of Dementia Diagnosis and Care in England’. The report includes information from a national survey that Care England conducted in partnership with Dementia Forward and care providers earlier this year to capture the experiences of people living with dementia, their families, and care staff. …
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched their revamped Alzheimer University (AU). The Alzheimer University is a learning space for national Alzheimer associations. It provides access to a range of materials including a series of workshops, led by subject matter experts within ADI, and interactive peer sessions to support participants in running successful national associations. Laura…
The public have been invited to contribute to a Creative Health Review, looking at how activities like crafts, film, cooking and singing can promote health and wellbeing while preventing ill-health. A series of round-table meetings being held between autumn 2022 and spring 2023 will form a core part of the review, organised by the National…