Everyone benefits when dementia research is based on people’s lived experiences, and more projects are being designed and developed in true collaboration.
Everyone benefits when dementia research is based on people’s lived experiences, and more projects are being designed and developed in true collaboration.
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After a challenging year, Cherie Nyota, Research Engagement Officer, shares how our Research Network is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers.
After a challenging year, Cherie Nyota, Research Engagement Officer, shares how our Research Network is looking forward to welcoming new volunteers.
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We are sad to announce the passing of the much loved former Society Trustee and Ambassador, Dr Daphne Wallace. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, Richard, and the loved ones of Daphne.
Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK and the National Institute for Health Research have worked with both people affected by dementia and researchers to develop a new website. This practical guidance will support biomedical researchers to carry out the best patient and public involvement.
Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK and the National Institute for Health Research have worked with both people affected by dementia and researchers to develop a new website. This practical guidance will support biomedical researchers to carry out the best patient and public involvement.
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We shine a spotlight on three researchers, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, who are furthering our understanding of how different ethnic groups and communities are affected by dementia.
We shine a spotlight on three researchers, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, who are furthering our understanding of how different ethnic groups and communities are affected by dementia.
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Bridget Simmonds has felt let down by many people while supporting her parents.
Bridget Simmonds has felt let down by many people while supporting her parents.
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We are celebrating over 20 years of our Research Network. Our volunteers – who all have a personal experience of dementia – have helped us to decide which research we fund and partnered with researchers across the UK.
We are celebrating over 20 years of our Research Network. Our volunteers – who all have a personal experience of dementia – have helped us to decide which research we fund and partnered with researchers across the UK.
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The Alzheimer's Society research funding programme is unique as it offers each funded researcher the opportunity to work with our Research Network volunteers who all have a personal experience of dementia - living with the condition or as a carer or former carer.
Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful.
Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful.
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Winners of the 2019 Dementia Research Leaders awards have been announced for our two categories, Rising Star in dementia research and Outstanding early-career contribution to dementia research.
Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy.
Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy.
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