Donanemab has been hailed as an effective treatment for the disease, but critics are concerned about its cost and potential side effects.

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use: What is Donanemab?

Gail Gregory was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s age 55, subverting the stereotypes of a person living with dementia. She participated in the focus groups which informed the development of the tech and knows firsthand the importance of realist and relatable advice.



A woman from Lancashire has told why she's supporting a scheme to use artificial intelligence to help people with Dementia

First-of-its-kind AI Avatar provides support for people living with dementia

There are calls to do more to support former footballers and their families who suffer from dementia after careers playing football. 
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Duncan Baker MP has called on the sport's governing bodies to support footballers who develop dementia after hanging up their boots.

MP hits out at 'scandal' of dementia among ex-footballers

The former Carlisle United star, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was described as a "great character" and player.

Tributes paid to former England international Stan Bowles who has died aged 75

Neuroscientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute have taken a major step forward in developing a treatment to stimulate the brain using electricity.

Deep brain stimulation breakthrough offers hope to Alzheimer’s patients

Forgetting names of relatives or putting the oven on for the Christmas turkey, as well as confusion in another environment could all be signs.

How family and friends could play role in spotting dementia over festive period

The down's syndrome dementia test - this vital assessment is being rolled out

NHS down's syndrome dementia test - this vital assessment is being rolled out

Heidi Barker from Cheshire decided to walk the length of the country after her uncle was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

The girl on track to raise thousands for Alzheimer's charity

A man from Wrexham has said his wife with dementia "no longer recognises" him and "can't talk" after months of separation during the pandemic. 

Wife with dementia 'no longer recognises' husband after pandemic separation

The UEA is looking for volunteers to take part in their sleep study

Scientists at the UEA in Norwich are looking into the links between sleep and dementia

Breaking snooze: Sleep study seeks volunteers

A viral video of a Sussex man with dementia playing a piano is helping others dealing with the disease.

How this viral performance from a pianist with dementia is helping others

Kate Condiffe has dementia and wakes up without knowing what covid is

Every morning of the pandemic, Kate wakes up to a world where Covid doesn’t exist. “I don’t really know what Covid is. I expect it hasn’t been pleasant"

'I don’t really know what Covid is': Living with dementia in lockdown

A son has thanked supermarket Sainsbury's for giving his mother five years of employment despite her suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Sainsbury's job gives Alzheimer's sufferer self-pride

Many people in the region are mistaking absent-mindedness for dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Society. It's provided a list of signs

Watch out for the signs of dementia

It's one of the most devastating forms of memory loss. Scientific research in our region could lead to new drugs for Alzheimer's Disease. 


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