All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
Jun 10, 2022 · The dye is injected or swallowed at least an hour before the scan to let it reach the target, then you will lie in the scanner for 30-60 minutes. You should not wear anything with metal such as a watch or jewellery during the scan. Different methods of imaging the brain have allowed doctors and researchers to understand more about the diseases that cause dementia. As research and technology ...
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Dec 9, 2024 · Find out how dementia leads to death, and how it has become the leading cause of death in the UK.
Spotting early signs that could be dementia - Alzheimer's …
Nov 9, 2023 · What to lookout for if you’re worried about your loved ones and dementia this Christmas: Dr Tim Rittman explains the early signs and what to do next.
“We’re moving into a completely different world. Treatments for ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Dr Susan Kohlhaas, our Executive Director of Research and Partnerships talks to us about the dementia drugs that could follow lecanemab and donanemab. And exciting new work that’s going to boost our journey towards a cure.
Dementia and ageing - Alzheimer's Research UK
Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. It is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common of these diseases is Alzheimer’s disease. As we get older, our bodies change. These changes affect our brain health, which makes these diseases more likely. Dementia isn’t caused by ageing on its own. A combination of age-related changes to the brain and other risk factors that are ...
Risk factors for dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
Most cases of dementia are caused by a mixture of risk factors. A risk factor is something that affects our chances of developing a condition like dementia. For most of us our risk of dementia is made up of our age, genes, lifestyle, health and environment. Some of these risk factors like our age and genes, we can’t change. However research suggests that almost half …
Diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Research UK
Some fat in our diet is important, particularly unsaturated fat found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and avocados. Oily fish, like salmon and sardines, contains omega-3 fatty acids. While these are an important part of a healthy diet, research is ongoing to see if taking omega-3 supplements has any effect on the risk of dementia. Older people may have a …
Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.
Five major findings of dementia research
Find out about five major findings of dementia research over the years, including new treatments and potential ways of diagnosing dementia.
Dementia treatments - Alzheimer's Research UK
In the UK, there are different types dementia treatments that people may be prescribed. These include medications and therapies.