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
Dr John-Paul Taylor is a Wellcome Trust Intermediate Clinical Fellow at the Institute for Ageing, which forms part of the University of Newcastle. His research is focused on Lewy body dementia. The article is entitled: ‘Listen to Dr John-Paul Taylor discuss a Lewy Body Dementia Study” http://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/listen-dr-john-paul-taylor-d… John-Paul is a member of The Lewy Body […]
BBC WM radio legend Ed Doolan has today revealed he has been battling dementia for two years. The article is entitled: ‘Birmingham radio legend Ed Doolan battling dementia” Birmingham Mail website.
The Lewy Body Society does not run any local support groups, but if you would like to be involved in supporting people with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) or Parkinson’s dementia (PDD) in your area, please get in touch. For information on dementia services in your area, try Dementia web which is gathering together details […]
On Saturday 22nd November 2014 Philip Roach, Chairman of the Federation of Master Builders Sutton & District Branch and his wife Marina Meliniotis hosted their annual Grand Ladies Night. This year the branch chose to donate the evenings proceeds to The Lewy Body Society in memory of Ronald Moore, a long-time member and previous Chairman […]
The Lewy Body Society is very pleased and proud to announce that it is now funding a 3 year clinical research fellowship to Dr Jay Amin at Southampton University. Dr Amin is investigating the role of systemic and central inflammation in dementia with Lewy bodies. The LBS does not have the capability to administer research […]
On 16 Decemebr 2014 on BBC Radio 4, the veteran broadcaster Joan Bakewell ( now in her eighties) l presented a 36 minute program on dementia. How it creeps up on people and affects their lives and the lives of their families. Here is a link to the podcast for those who missed it.
Researchers based in Bristol and London have uncovered a link between Lewy body diseases like Parkinson’s and the brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s. To read the full article just click the link.
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