May 20, 2012

Dementia cause, cure, care and prevention: Alzheimer’s Society Research

www.alzheimers.org.uk For subtitled version please see www.youtube.com Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. This film shows how the Society funds and supports dementia research. It includes interviews with Professor Nick Fox, Professor of Neurology and MRC Senior Clinical Fellow at the Institute of Neurology, University College London, and Co-Chair of Alzheimer’s Society’s Research Advisory Committee, PhD student James and Research Network volunteer Angela. The voiceover is provided by TV presenter and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Ruth Langsford. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search for a cure for tomorrow. We are the only organisation to work with leading scientists and people affected by dementia to ensure our research influences practice and transforms lives. With the right investment, dementia can be defeated For more information on Alzheimer’s Society Research, please go to www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at www.alzheimers.org.uk

Fiona Phillips and Lynda Bellingham support Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust on World Alzheimer’s Day 2010

Fiona Phillips and Lynda Bellingham support Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust on World Alzheimer’s Day 2010

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Broadcaster and journalist Fiona Philips and actress Lynda Bellingham came together last night (Tuesday 21 September 2010) to participate in a debate about dementia hosted by Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust.

The debate, called Research Horizons, took place in front of a live audience and addressed some of the major issues around how biomedical research and improvements to dementia care can offer hope to those affected by this devastating condition. Experts in the field, Professor Simon Lovestone, Professor John Hardy and Professor Ian Philp CBE were also on the panel.

Lynda who cared for her late mother who had dementia, said: “Dementia is a devastating disease that took the life of my mother which is why it is so close to my heart. I firmly believe that with investment in research and care we can make an impact in both finding new treatments and possibly cures and in providing suitable care and support. Therefore I am delighted to have supported Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust to raise awareness.”

Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director at Age UK, commented: “There are an estimated 820,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK, and this is due to rise to one million by 2025. Current treatments do exist, but unfortunately they can only slow this cruel disease and cannot stop or reverse it.

“Medical research is vital to advancing treatments for dementia, and experts are desperately working on how to prevent and cure it – but they are not there yet. It is therefore essential that dementia research receives adequate funding to help stem the tide of dementia both for us and future generations.”

Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust both fund groundbreaking research to help understand the causes of cognitive decline and dementia and to develop solutions for its management and prevention. In addition, Age UK is also working to ensure that diagnosis and support for dementia sufferers improves, and that older people receive the care they need to remain independent for as long as possible.

For more information about Age UK, volunteer opportunities:http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/ or donations please call 0800 169 87 87 or visit http://www.ageuk.org. Or for more information about the Alzheimer’s Research Trust or to donate call 01223 843899 or visit http://www.alzheimers-research.org.uk.



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Broadcaster and journalist Fiona Philips and actress Lynda Bellingham came together last night (Tuesday 21 September 2010) to participate in a debate about dementia hosted by Age UK and Alzheimer’s Research Trust.










Vivienne Hill, Champion for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Vivienne Hill, a Champion for Alzheimer’s Research UK, talks about her experience with her mother Mary, who died last April after suffering with Alzheimer’s for eight years.
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