News Tag: News. New research study suggests ex-rugby players twice as likely to develop dementia Alzheimer's Society responds to the results of new study that suggest ex-international rugby players are twice as likely to develop dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Progress with new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab announced by manufacturers Eisai and Biogen Yesterday (27 September 2022), Eisai Co. Ltd. and Biogen announced top-line results for a major trial on the drug lecanemab in slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Society comments on this Alzheimer’s progression drug hope. Read more
News Tag: News. Longitude Prize on Dementia offers new hope in helping people with dementia stay independent Alzheimer’s Society, Innovate UK and Challenge Works are calling for innovators around the world to use artificial intelligence to create breakthrough technologies that learn from a person living with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. British actor Vicky McClure walking in memory of her beloved grandmother Bafta-winning actor Vicky McClure will join hundreds of people going the extra mile to support people affected by dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Nottingham Memory Walk on Saturday 10 September 2022. Read more
News Tag: News. Unforgettable cricket: Alzheimer’s Society celebrates cricket’s most memorable moments to raise awareness of dementia The UK's most iconic cricket memories are revealed as England gear up for England v South Africa LV= Insurance Test Match with day 2 dedicated to Alzheimer's Society. Read more
News Tag: News. Vicky Pattison and fiancé Ercan trek 26-miles in memory of grandad with dementia TV personality, author and podcast host Vicky Pattison was among hundreds who completed an epic 26-mile trek around Stonehenge for Alzheimer’s Society on 3 September 2022. Read more
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