Research | Alzheimer's Society

Can better communication improve mealtimes for people with dementia?

Rosey Meiring is studying how the communication skills of care home staff can make mealtimes better for people with dementia.

Bill Gates to invest $50 million to advance research towards a cure for Alzheimer’s

Bill Gates has today announced a $50 million investment into the Dementia Discovery Fund, motivated by personal experience of Alzheimer's disease in his family.

Study says sleep disorder may increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer’s Society comments

Disordered breathing during sleep is linked to a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

What current research is being done for Frontotemporal dementia?

06 November 2017

New research suggests Government social care cap will not protect the majority

New research has found that the government’s proposed lifetime cap on care costs for adults in England would not protect the majority of service users.

Brain inflammation markers associated with late-life brain volume- Alzheimer’s Society comment

A new study has found a relationship between inflammation biomarkers in the brains of 40-60 year olds and brain shrinkage in older age.

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Alzheimer’s Society ‘Centres of Excellence’ could make a life-changing difference for people affected by dementia

Alzheimer’s Society has today announced its biggest-ever single investment in dementia care research. £6 million has been awarded to three ‘Centres of Excellence'.

What is namaste care?

29 December 2016