News Tag: News. Two new dementia risk factors identified in Lancet Commission study The updated Lancet Commission study, which was part funded by Alzheimer's Society, has identified two new risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high low-density lipoprotein (LDL)/bad cholesterol. Read more
News Tag: News. Eating processed red meat could be a significant risk factor for dementia New research reported today (Wednesday 31 July) at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 suggests that eating processed red meat could be a significant risk factor for dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society response to the delay on social care costs cap Our Policy Manager responds to the UK Government's decision to delay the social care costs cap. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society responds to EU’s rejection of lecanemab Today (26 July), the European Union’s drugs regulator, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), has advised that the drug lecanemab, a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, should not be approved for use in the EU. Read more
News Tag: News. Record number of people are receiving a dementia diagnosis in England New figures from the NHS show that record numbers of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Read more
News Tag: News. People living with dementia missing out on vital support in the UK A survey by Alzheimer’s Society reveals 88% of people affected by dementia have not contacted a dementia charity for support. Read more