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Further Brief Insights Into the Potentially Neuroprotective Benefits of Certain Foods (BBC News / Scientific Reports / ARUK / AAIC)

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is evidence to suggest that the protein β-parvalbumin found in fish inhibits the formation of α-synuclein (the protein present in Parkinson’s Disease). The cross-reaction of β-parvalbumin and human amyloidogenic proteins may explain at least some of the health … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (JGCR / Journal of Neurology / ARUK)

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

A Journal of Geriatric Care and Research (JGCR) case report discusses the neuropsychological assessments preparatory to the differential diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). PPA is a rare form of non-Alzheimer’s dementia featuring language impairment with progressive decline in word … Continue reading →

David Cameron on Need for Increasing Dementia Research Funding (BBC News)

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary David Cameron, the former Prime Minister, has taken-up the role of President of Alzheimer’s Research UK (in addition to working for the National Citizen Service). He has proposed / re-stated the importance of greater levels of funding for dementia … Continue reading →

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Lost and All At Sea: Game-Players Feed Dementia Research? (BBC News / Neuroscience 2016 Conference / Alzheimer’s Research UK / JGCR / Brain)

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers at University College London have used a popular video game called Sea Hero Quest to investigate how players’ sense of direction and navigational ability typically decline over a lifetime. Analysis of the results could help dementia researchers develop … Continue reading →

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Dementia 2020 Citizens’ Engagement Programme Toolkit (Department of Health)

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new toolkit, aimed at dementia groups and networks, offers guidance and advice on facilitating conversations with persons affected by dementia and their carers concerning the Government’s work on dementia. An online survey, open to persons (and their families … Continue reading →

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Public Awareness of the Risk Factors for Dementia (PHE / NatCen / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A survey commissioned by Public Health England (PHE) has identified patchy levels of awareness concerning the “known” dementia risk factors. Most British people, it appears, are able to identify at least one risk factor for increased risk of developing … Continue reading →

Further Funding for the Dementia Research Institute (Gov UK / MRC / Alzheimer’s Society / ARUK)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Additional partnership funding has been announced for Dementia Research Institute (DRI). The Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK have each committed £50 million towards supporting the work of the Institute, making the total commitment to date around £250 million … Continue reading →

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