Category: Alzheimers

Latest Learning Disabilities Bulletin

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Welcome to the new Learning Disabilities Bulletin!

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The latest Learning Disabilities Bulletin is ready for you to view at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/learning-disability/2026/05/19-may-2026-3/


In this edition:

  • Frequency of mixed neuropathologies in individuals with down syndrome with and without Alzheimer’s dementia
  • Immediate and Underlying Causes of Death and Survival Rates in Aging Adults With Down Syndrome
  • Acts of Hope for Good Lives
  • Are Migraines Being Missed in People with Learning Disabilities?
  • CBF Announces Making it Matter Project
  • Attachment and caregiving by parents with learning disabilities: lessons from research
  • Plus much more

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Latest Dementia bulletin

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The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2026/05/12-may-2026/

In this issue:

  • Closing the dementia awareness gap: why the UK needs a national dementia risk reduction campaign
  • Could an at-home blood test and brain testing help screen people for dementia?
  • How Weight Loss Drugs May Benefit the Brain
  • Alzheimer’s Society research exposes shortfall in dementia training
  • Plus much more

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Dementia Bulletin

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The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2026/03/30-march-2026/

In this issue:   Association of diabetes severity with cognitive function in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the AI-READI multicentre cohort SAFER-Dem: generating co-designed adaptations to a discharge care planning bundle for people living with dementia Nutritional status, Mediterranean diet adherence, and quality of life in older adults with dementia: A cross-sectional study Plus much more   Please let us know if there are other people who you think might benefit from receiving this
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Latest Dementia bulletin

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The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2026/04/28-april-2026/

In this issue:

  • Amyloid‐beta‐targeting monoclonal antibodies for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (Cochrane Review)
  • Social Health Experiences and Support Needs of People Living With Young-Onset Dementia: A Qualitative Study
  • Global burden of disease due to young-onset dementia and the forecast for 2050: update from global burden of disease study 2021
  • Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
  • Plus much more

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Dementia Bulletin

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The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2026/04/13-april-2026-2/

In this issue:

  • 10 possible signs of dementia you shouldn’t ignore
  • Cognitive rehabilitation and living well after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – A case study by Moneta Health
  • Communicating the risk of psychiatric in-patient or enhanced community care in dementia
  • Plus much more

Dementia Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.

In this issue:

  • Study finds 10% of over-70s in UK could have Alzheimer’s-like changes in brain
  • Teaming up with British Deaf Association to support Deaf people affected by dementia
  • 6 Symptoms of Depression That May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
  • Your Driving Habits Could Predict Cognitive Decline

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Dementia Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.

In this issue:

  • Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’
  • Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
  • Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia
  • Five benefits of getting a diagnosis for dementia – what are they?

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Dementia Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.

In this issue:

  • Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists
  • AI performs as well as traditional methods at identifying Alzheimer’s risk genes
  • Starting conversations about dementia
  • Pain Reliever Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
  • Peer support groups for younger people launch in Sefton and Liverpool

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Listening to Lived Experiences of Dementia

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Society has captured the voices of people affected by dementia across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Lived Experiences of Dementia 2025 survey highlights the reality of life with dementia today, from the challenges of getting a timely diagnosis to the emotional and practical toll on families. The findings reveal a system under pressure where too many people still struggle to access the care and understanding they deserve.

By listening to lived experience, the report calls for greater awareness, stronger community support and more compassionate, joined up services.

You can read the full report here: Survey report: Lived experiences of dementia 2025 | Alzheimer’s Society

Record number of dementia diagnoses on NHS

A recent NHS milestone shows 506,549 people in the UK have received a dementia diagnosis, up from 490,163 a year ago—reflecting improved awareness and access to testing under the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has also launched MinderCare, an at-home monitoring service using discreet sensors on beds, appliances, and doorways. It helps clinical teams monitor routines, medication responses, and early signs of decline—supporting safer, more responsive care at home.

In the past year, the NHS delivered 330,460 care plans or reviews and 114,447 medication reviews, reinforcing a stronger support system for those with dementia.

Read more here: Record number of dementia diagnoses on NHS | UK Healthcare News