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Who and What is the Dementia Envoy? (WDC / Department of Health)

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister has appointed David Mayhew as the latest Dementia Envoy. Dennis Gillings was the former World Dementia Envoy. “The envoy works with countries, corporations and leaders from around the world, sharing expertise and promoting research and support … Continue reading →

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Latest Challenge on Dementia 2020 Implementation Plan (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 contained over 50 commitments towards making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and societal dementia awareness by 2020. The Department of Health’s updated implementation plan specifies how … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020: £300m Government Funding Planned For Dementia Research (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary In the wake of the three-year Prime Minister’s “Dementia Challenge” (2012), David Cameron has announced the follow-up Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020. The plan is to further transform dementia research, dementia care and support. It is anticipated that … Continue reading →

World Dementia Envoy’s Christmas Message: Resolutions on Modifiable Risk Factors (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council / NHS England)

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Dementia Envoy’s Christmas message offers brief personal insights from contact with dementia in the family. One significant highlight of progress during 2014 has been recognition of the “Blackfriars Consensus Statement”; involving the agreement to focus seriously on … Continue reading →

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September: World Alzheimer’s Month (ADI / World Dementia Council)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary September 2014 is the third global World Alzheimer’s Month™. This is an international awareness raising campaign coordinated by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). “The theme for World Alzheimers Month 2014 is ‘Dementia: Can we reduce the risk?’, focusing on ways … Continue reading →

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Reducing Dementia Risk Factors: World Alzheimer Report 2014 (ADI / Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has published the World Alzheimer Report 2014, entitled “Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors” which examines the evidence on modifiable risk factors for dementia. It shows that dementia risks can … Continue reading →

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World Dementia Council’s Newsletter: Issue No.2 (World Dementia Council)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Dementia Envoy, Dr Dennis Gillings, has published the second edition of the World Dementia Council Newsletter. This is available in English currently. Translations into other languages are expected to follow shortly. Full Text Link Reference Second World … Continue reading →

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World Dementia Council’s First Newsletter (World Dementia Council)

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Dementia Envoy, Dr Dennis Gillings, has published the first edition of the World Dementia Council Newsletter. This is available in six languages. Full Text Link Reference First World Dementia Council Newsletter. London: Department of Health / Dementia … Continue reading →

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World Dementia Council: Statement of Purpose (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council)

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Dementia Council have published their Statement of Purpose, explaining the council’s aims and how they intend these to be achieved. The main thrust is to help deliver accurate and early diagnosis, more effective treatments and better care … Continue reading →

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World Dementia Council Underway (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council)

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Initial members of the World Dementia Council have been announced, with indications of more members to follow. The council is led by the Dr Dennis Gillings: the World Dementia Envoy. The World Dementia Council has the aim of promoting … Continue reading →

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