A Message from the Lewy Body Society’s Founder and Chair of the Trustees My dear friend, Jacqui Cannon, who is CEO of the Lewy Body Society, is not one to blow her own trumpet so I happily will. Jacqui is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. She is good and kind […]
This is a very good Guardian article summarising recent and current drug research activities and the challenge it faces. Artcle Link
A new scheme that makes it easier for people to take part in dementia research launches today. It is hoped the new scheme, which allows anyone who wants to take part in studies to register online or over the phone, will boost much-needed participation in research into the condition, which affects more than 850,000 people […]
The Prime Minister David Cameron has set out a new, long-term strategy for dementia and promised that initial dementia assessments will take place within six weeks. The article is entitled: ‘Dementia assessments within six weeks, Prime Minister David Cameron announces” Nursing In Practice website.
The Alzheimer’s Society has awarded funding to Newcastle University to establish a new Doctoral Training Centre to study the symptoms of a particularly distressing form of dementia. The award is one of eight such research centres opening across the UK, totaling a new investment of £5 million to support 55 PhD students and clinical research […]
Researchers in Nottingham to find out if the arts can help fight dementia The article is entitled: ‘Researchers in Nottingham to find out if the arts can help fight dementia” Nottingham Post website.
Well done to Beck Pouldling.who completed the Marazion 10k in 55 mins in memory of her grandfather Albert Peter Maskell.
STARTING in February 2015, Alzheimer Scotland – Action on Dementia is launching a Let’s Talk about Dementia campaign. The campaign aims to open up more discussion on the subject of dementia and to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis. The article is entitled: ‘Media Release: Alzheimer Scotland launches Let’s Talk about Dementia campaign”allmediascotland.com […]
The long-term use of certain medications with anticholinergic effects, such as antidepressants, hay fever and allergy treatments and sleep aids, could be linked to an increased risk of dementia, US researchers warn. The article is entitled: ‘Common drugs linked to dementia risk in elderly” Pharatimes website.
This is a brave and uncompromising piece, from The Guardian, on the impact that Lewy Body Dementia has had on Dawn Vance (the author) and her mother (the patient). Article Link
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