Dementia Partnerships
The Government campaign is aimed at challenging misconceptions about the disease, targeting the family and friends of people at risk of dementia who are likely to be the first to see the signs and can encourage their loved one to see their GP. Read more »
The NHS must never discriminate based on age – that was the message given by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today as he announced that the Department of Health will not be seeking any exceptions to the planned implementation of the Equality Act 2010. Read more »
Light to moderate alcohol consumption could decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia according to a study published in Age and Ageing today (Thursday 2 March 2011). Read more »
This guideline makes specific recommendations on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), fronto temporal dementia, vascular dementia and mixed dementias, as well as recommendations that apply to all types of dementia. Read more »
The partnership of Tesco, Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland, together plan to raise £5million to build a better future for people with dementia and help to raise diagnosis levels from just 40% by 2014. Read more »
A new partnership between Tesco, Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland has for the first time mapped the state of dementia and diagnosis levels in the UK and announced bold plans to help fight the disease. Read more »