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Statistics show increase in people dying from dementia
Data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that aside from COVID-19 related dementia deaths, the ‘unexplained excess’ deaths from dementia were 83% higher in England in April, and 54% higher in Wales, with nearly 10,000 deaths in total. Dr Samantha Benham-Hermetz, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK said: “In…
Does your personality affect risk of memory problems?
Research from the US suggests that people with a more open personality are at reduced risk of developing mild memory and thinking problems while those with higher levels of neuroticism are at increased risk. The research was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, today (Wednesday 3 June). What is Mild Cognitive Impairment? Mild…
Alzheimer’s Research UK explores impact of isolation in those at risk
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced funding of new research at the University of Cambridge and Newcastle University exploring the impact of coronavirus-induced social isolation measures on older people at increased risk of COVID-19. Dementia is caused by physical diseases in the brain and recent evidence shows that the condition is linked to a higher risk…
Exeter dementia researchers take on 300km running challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A group of eight dementia researchers from the University of Exeter are aiming to run over 301km – the distance between their laboratory and the Alzheimer’s Research UK head office in Cambridge – before the end of the summer to raise money for pioneering dementia research. The scientists have all signed up for Alzheimer’s Research…
Schroders Personal Wealth backs quiz night with Jonathan Ross to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The company promises to match the first £15,000 donated for vital dementia research Friday, 29 May, TV presenter Jonathan Ross will be hosting a virtual pub quiz in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK – and Schroders Personal Wealth has promised to match-fund the first £15,000 worth of donations as part of the company’s ongoing support…
Norwich researcher cycles length of UK in virtual challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Prof Michael Hornberger, from the University of East Anglia, has cycled the 1407km distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats on his indoor bike to raise money for pioneering dementia research. The researcher based at Norwich Medical School, signed up for Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Cycling Down Dementia challenge. Cycling Down Dementia challenges supporters to ride…
Public health investigation highlights urgent need for coronavirus testing in care homes
26% of residents across four nursing homes died between March and May, three times the rate in previous years High rates of coronavirus infection (40%) were detected, and 60% of those infected were asymptomatic or had atypical symptoms Specific, tailored measures are needed to manage coronavirus infection in care homes, including comprehensive and repeated testing…
Alzheimer’s risk gene link to COVID-19 risk
Scientists at the University of Exeter have found a link between a key Alzheimer’s risk gene and severe symptoms of COVID-19. Dr Carol Routledge, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “A previous study from this group of researchers found that dementia was the diagnosis associated with the greatest risk of severe COVID-19 in…
Impact of COVID-19 on dementia clinical trials
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s, Director of Research discusses the impact of COVID-19 on dementia clinical trials. Dr Carol Routledge, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “COVID-19 is impacting all of our lives; however, the evidence is showing those with dementia are disproportionately affected. “Around the world most dementia trials have been affected in some…
Fifth of all people who have died from COVID-19 in England and Wales had dementia
More people with dementia died from COVID-19 in England and Wales compared to any other pre-existing condition, according to new figures. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has called on government to do more to protect people with dementia from COVID-19 following the news. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that…
