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WEBAlzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.
Dementia in the Family: The impact on carers - Alzheimer's …
WEBIn-depth interviews with the carers reveal how dementia changes family relationships, leaves people socially isolated, and affects both the health and finances of family carers. All too often, family carers sacrifice their own well-being to ensure their loved one has the best care possible. Their experiences underline the urgent need for ...
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Genes & dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBAlzheimer’s Research UK has funded more than £10.2 million of pioneering projects focussed on understanding the genetic basis of dementia. Discovering new genes and understanding how they work provides vital clues about the cause of diseases like Alzheimer’s, taking researchers closer to developing new treatments.
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBNov 1, 2023 · There are several reasons why a person with dementia may stop eating and drinking. These include: Loss of appetite caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls hunger and thirst. Problems chewing and swallowing caused by damage to the brainstem. Forgetting to eat, due to damage to the memory centres of the brain.
when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Emotion and mood. Low mood and anxiety are common early symptoms, and people may become anxious about going to a new place or meeting people. Because changes to mood and emotions happen to all of us from time to time, and overlap with the common symptoms of depression, grief or stress, this can be a …
Alzheimer’s and Down’s syndrome: uncovering a critical window …
WEBThere are an estimated 60,000 people across the UK with Down’s syndrome and more than 60% will develop Alzheimer’s before the age of 60. Understanding why and how Alzheimer’s develops in this group of people could not only help people with Down’s syndrome, but everyone affected by Alzheimer’s.
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
WEBJun 10, 2022 · When someone goes to the doctor with dementia symptoms, a brain scan can be used alongside other tests like blood tests and memory tests to find out the cause. Scans are not always used but can help a doctor to see what type of dementia someone has, and to rule out other conditions. Dementia is …
Can we get higher risk adults to eat well and exercise?
WEBJan 1, 2018 · Around a third of dementia cases are thought to be caused by lifestyle and health factors, which we may be able to modify. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity, lack of exercise and a poor diet are also risk factors for dementia, as when the blood vessels in the brain are in poor health this can affect ...
News - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEB4 days ago · 17th June 2024. Dr Maura Malpetti is an Alzheimer’s Research UK and Race Against Dementia Research Fellow. On Tuesday 16 July she will be joined by Dr Ashvini Keshavan for our online discussion event on whether blood tests will revolutionise dementia diagnosis. We caught up with Maura ahead of the event. Read More.