Alzheimer’s Research UK has a large number of different grant schemes through which you can apply for funding. All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical ...

Alzheimer’s can cause distressing behaviors for both the person and caregivers. While not everyone with the condition will become aggressive, it’s important to know how to manage these ...

Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme. Jelly ...

No cure has been found for Alzheimer’s disease, which isn’t considered a preventable condition. Anti-inflammatory diets may help slow the progression of the disease and also reduce the risk of ...

Languages: English. Taking too long to enter the phase of sleep in which we dream may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers who ...

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a study suggests that people who take significantly ...

has uncovered a promising pathway for developing therapies aimed at improving memory in cases of cognitive impairment caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A study by ...

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease and cancer, with more than 5.2 million people in the U.S. now suffering ...

Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is thought to affect 50 million people worldwide and usually starts after age 65 Photo: AFP / Philippe LOPEZ A study published in the British medical ...

A recent report published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association highlights the need to develop “objective criteria” for diagnosing and staging all types of ...

This essay is adapted from his upcoming book, “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s.” Jan. 24, 2025 Medical advances have beaten back many relentless ...

Most existing treatments can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms by six months to a year, but they don’t stop the disease. Now, a new class of medications is offering hope and buying more ...