3 hot topics from the world’s largest dementia research conference
EditorAoife Kiely, Research Communications Officer, shares her highlights from the AAIC with insights from Dr Doug Brown, Chief Policy and Research Officer.
Tag: Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society – Dementia Researchers Leaders Award
Dementia Researchers Leaders Awards The future of dementia research is only possible with the next generation of dementia research leaders. With 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK and the number set to rise to 1 million by 2021, dementia researchers are playing a vital role in our mission to beat the condition. A…
Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference
Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference is a must attend event for anyone working in health and social care, local and national government, policy and research. This year’s theme is ‘Taking Action on Dementia’ – what needs to happen to ensure people with dementia can live the lives they want today and give hope to future generations for…
Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference
Planning is underway for Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference 2019 which will take place on 21 – 22 May 2019.
Alzheimer’s Society Special – Impact of Patient & Public Involvement on Research
Working together to ensure that people affected by dementia are involved in every stage of research.
Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Research Leaders
Want to be a Dementia Research Leader? Alzheimer’s Society supports researchers who have the skill, drive and potential to be the leading voices and experts in dementia research in the future.
Alzheimer’s Society releases Impact report on PPI in research
New report shows impact of Alzheimer’s Society work in Patient & Public Engagement, and highlights what help is on offer.
Alzheimer’s Society’s announce new funding for collaborative research with care providers
New ‘Care collaboration’ grant scheme that will support researchers to work in collaboration with care providers – care homes, home care or any other provider supporting a significant number of people with dementia.
Blogger Profile – Dr Hannah Scott
Research Associate at Cardiff University and, Humming Bird, investigating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease risk variants in non-coding regions of the genome on microglial cells
Blogger Profile – Katie Gambier-Ross
Non-Stop Sailor and PhD Student at University of Edinburgh researching challenges around people with dementia going out and being at risk of going ‘missing’
Bruce and Jan’s story – Later stage dementia
Some viewers may find this film upsetting. Bruce Bovill gives a brave and moving account of his experience caring for his wife, Jan, in the later stages of her dementia.
Dementia Special Issue: Patient and Public Involvement in Dementia Research: Moving from Proving to Improving
Megan Calvert-O'HareEight articles that report on the diverse methods and impact of PPI