Milton Keynes Alzheimer's Society welcomes Government's increase on ... Milton Keynes MKWeb MILTON Keynes Alzheimer's Society has welcomed yesterday's Government announcement of the doubling of funding research into dementia. Yesterday, (December 11) leaders from the G8 nations met to develop a co-ordinated plan to tackle dementia. |
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Alzheimer’s Society’s CEO makes top influencers list as dementia takes centre … – Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society's CEO makes top influencers list as dementia takes centre ... Alzheimer's Society 'Alzheimer's Society works incredibly hard to ensure the needs of people with dementia and their carers are kept at the top of the political agenda so it is fantastic to receive recognition of this from the HSJ. 'Today we were celebrating again as the ... |
Alzheimers Is Not the Only Dementia – Huffington Post UK
Alzheimers Is Not the Only Dementia Huffington Post UK I always assumed that dementia was Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's was dementia, which is a testament to the magnificent work of the UK's Alzheimer's Society, and their sister organisations around the world, in raising awareness of their concern. |
David Cameron says a drug to cure dementia is within reach – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | David Cameron says a drug to cure dementia is within reach Daily Mail Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning that symptoms cannot be reversed. Symptoms include loss of memory, mood changes, and trouble communicating. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. |
Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitment of G8 countries to work … – Canada NewsWire (press release)
Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes commitment of G8 countries to work ... Canada NewsWire (press release) LONDON, Dec. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Alzheimer Society of Canada applauds the leadership of the Canadian government and participating countries at the G8 Dementia Summit, led by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who today committed to work ... |
G8 aims to beat dementia by 2025 with AIDS-style fight – Reuters UK
G8 aims to beat dementia by 2025 with AIDS-style fight Reuters UK Dementia - of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form - already affects 44 million people worldwide and this is set to reach 135 million by 2050, according to new estimates this month from Alzheimer's Disease International, a non-profit ... |
G8 leaders urge governments to band together against Alzheimer’s and dementia – CBS News
G8 leaders urge governments to band together against Alzheimer's and dementia CBS News Dementia -- of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form -- already affects 44 million people worldwide and this is set to reach 135 million by 2050, according to new estimates this month from Alzheimer's Disease International, a non-profit ... |
Dementia: Five priorities – BBC News
BBC News | Dementia: Five priorities BBC News Dementia is also not one disease, but many. Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies all have similar symptoms, but may need different treatments. Scientists will need to come up with techniques which can readily distinguish ... |
Dementia: Terry Pratchett ‘angry’ with government – BBC News
BBC News | Dementia: Terry Pratchett 'angry' with government BBC News The prime minister made the announcement ahead of the dementia summit being held in London as part of Britain's presidency of the G8. Sir Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2007. He told Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman he is often ... |
Dealing with dementia: Your stories – BBC News
BBC News | Dealing with dementia: Your stories BBC News I also work in elderly residential care, which is not specifically for people with dementia and Alzheimer's, but there are some people with dementia who may not have been diagnosed. So I am excited by the G8 meeting on dementia and hope that there can ... |