The International Longevity Centre – UK has published a report calling for a gendered approach and response to dementia at the national and international level.
The August 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter is available to download from the Innovations in Dementia website.
Research published in Neurology suggests that a brain scan may reveal those at risk of Alzheimer’s by highlighting changes in the brain before people experience symptoms.
In partnership with the Department of Health, the Design Council has asked teams to produce innovative new ideas that will help improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers.
The Alzheimer’s Society Remember the person photo competition challenged photographers to look beyond the stereotypes of living with dementia.
Demos have published a research paper, ‘The truth about suicide’ that investigates suicide and serious physical illness. It finds that at least 10 per cent of the suicides that take place in the UK are by people who are chronically or terminally ill.
Health secretary Andrew Lansley launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.
This guide identifies a number of key environmental principles to help improve privacy and dignity for patients and relatives.
The government has announced an £800 million investment in health research over the next five years today, including £18 million for dementia research.
The Mental Health Foundation has launched a suite of films aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals.