Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) are looking for new participants for their Lived Experience Involvement Group. Alzheimer’s Research UK say: “This group plays a vital role in shaping our information resources, research priorities, and policy work – ensuring they reflect what truly matters to people affected by dementia.” Find out more about volunteering to be part…
Dementia Carers Count has teamed up with Bladder and Bowel UK to highlight the impact bladder and bowel problems can have on people living with dementia and family carers. Bladder and Bowel UK’s Continence Nurse Specialist Alison Wileman says: “Bladder and bowel changes can feel like a huge turning point – but they don’t have…
Numbers of people with dementia worldwide are forecast to rise nearly threefold by 2050, a new analysis suggests. According to research published in Lancet Public Health, numbers will increase from an estimated 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050. The current pattern of more women than men with dementia looks set to continue…
My Life, My Goals is a self-help practical guide for helping people in the early stages of dementia achieve their goals. The step-by-step digital guide, available for download onto a computer, tablet or phone – or to print at home – is published by the University of Exeter, Alzheimer’s Society and Innovations in Dementia. “Having…
Nigel Hullah’s death has been announced by the 3 Nations Dementia Working Group (3NDWG). You can read the announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/340138552838718/permalink/2702852643233952/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=xix5r6Dx8rnITqVn Nigel chaired the 3NDWG and the statement from Julie Hayden says: “Nigel was an inspiration to us all and worked tirelessly to make dementia a priority for decision makers at a UK level, national…
Chelsea Owens, who is conducting a clinical doctorate research study at the University of Liverpool, is looking for participants with young onset dementia to interview about their experiences of navigating employment. Participants should be currently employed, looking for work or have been employed within the past three years. Interviews will take 40-60 minutes via telephone…