HSBC plans to become a dementia-friendly bank

HSBC UK has committed to raise £3 million for Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland during three year partnership.

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Alzheimer's Society reacts to figures revealing 900 carers quit every day

Alzheimer's Society reacts to figures revealing 900 carers quit every day:

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More than 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year, according to analysis by the BBC of data released by the charity Skills for Care.

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Alzheimer's Society reacts to figures revealing 900 carers quit every day

More than 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year, according to analysis by the BBC of data released by the charity Skills for Care.

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Study explores adherence and tolerability to Alzheimer's medications

Study explores adherence and tolerability to Alzheimer's medications:

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Researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute have performed the first study conducted in the United States under real-world conditions comparing patient adherence and tolerability to a class of drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors. Although there are no known cures for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, drugs in this class may delay or slow the progression of symptoms in some individuals.

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Findings support role of vascular disease in development of Alzheimer's disease

Findings support role of vascular disease in development of Alzheimer's disease:

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Among adults who entered a study more than 25 years ago, an increasing number of midlife vascular risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and smoking, were associated with elevated levels of brain amyloid (protein fragments linked to Alzheimer disease) later in life, according to a study published by JAMA.

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Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease:

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Unique graphic characters called Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms become apparent.

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Study explores adherence and tolerability to Alzheimer's medications

Researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute have performed the first study conducted in the United States under real-world conditions comparing patient adherence and tolerability to a class of drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors. Although there are no known cures for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, drugs in this class may delay or slow the progression of symptoms in some individuals.

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