Alzheimer's Disease

​The NHS spending watchdog says a drug which has showed signs of slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the UK’s public health service.

Alzheimer's: Lecanemab has been deemed too expensive for use on the NHS

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Former Northern Ireland and Newcastle United midfielder Tommy Cassidy has died at the age of 73

Former Northern Ireland international Tommy Cassidy passes away

Keith Gray with his mum Briege who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's

A struggle to get Alzheimer's diagnosis for mum

Around one in five people with learning disabilities who are over the age of 65 will develop dementia

Dementia diagnosis in people with learning disabilities

Jackie McGregor writes about the emotional upheaval of moving house in her 50s

Jackie McGregor on the emotional upheaval of moving house

A blood test that looks for changes in certain proteins could predict dementia up to 15 years before diagnosis, research suggests.

'Breakthrough' blood test for dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different conditions which gradually get worse over time.

Dementia: The early warning signs

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Dementia and Alzheimer's cause one in 10 UK deaths says charity

Sandra Chapman is looking forward to her first Christmas with her beautiful Golden Cocker Spaniel, which had been used for illegal breeding

Sandra Chapman on the joy of owning a dog

Fiona Phillips attending a special screening of He Named Me Malala in London. The TV presenter has revealed she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 62. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

On World Alzheimer’s Day Fiona ​Phillips says she will keep on campaigning

It’s believed nearly a million people live with dementia in the UK – and symptoms of the disease can often be spotted first by close family members

Have you just got a bad memory or could it be dementia?

Ken Livingstone outside his house in northwest London. The former London mayor is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his family has announced. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

A new vaccine - which targets proteins involved in the most common cause of dementia - offers ‘fresh hope’ for scientists

Will Millar

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Donanemab was found to slow ‘clinical decline’ in Alzheimer’s sufferers by up to 35%

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Our mouths provide a picture of our overall health

Oral health: our mouths are the window to our health

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

The new drug is a signficant breakthrough for people with Alzheimer's.

New drug could signal end of Alzheimer's

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

Professor Hugh McKenna - Dean of Medical School Development. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Stigma and delayed diagnosed 'still biggest challenges for dementia patients'

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7 things you may not know about dementia

Experts explain some lesser-known facts about the condition dementia.

Helen McGurk

Paul McCartney's health secrets at 80

It is estimated more than a millIon people across the UK and Ireland will be diagnosed with dementia by 2025

6 ways to reduce your dementia risk

Gerd Muller in 1974. Pic by PA.

Gerd Muller was ‘Muhammad Ali of the penalty box’

08/12/2020 Sister Joanna Sloan (left) becomes the first person in Northern Ireland to receive the first of two Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine jabs, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, in Belfast

Covid-19 ‘starts the train of death’ for 90% of patients who die with it

There have been more than 1,200 Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic.

36% of people whose deaths were linked to Covid-19 also had a form of dementia

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

Dame Barbara Windsor

‘The whole country is in mourning’ – stars pay tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to...

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

Dr Michael O'Hare.

Carrickfergus man's role in groundbreaking Alzheimer's research

Only 1% of those questioned could name all seven known risk or protective factors for dementia

Public ignorant on how they can help stave off dementia

Man who defrauded his dementia-suffering mother to buy booze avoids jail

Pictured L-R: Lynn Bulled, Alzheimers Society volunteer; Alderman John Smyth, Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey; Leona Barr, Centre Manager, The Junction Retail and Leisure Park; Danny Brown, Alzheimers Society service user; and Pamela Frazer, Dementia Friendly Communities Support Manager, Alzheimers Society.

This is Northern Ireland's first dementia friendly shopping centre

A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

Saunas really are good for your heart

Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

Glen Campbell performing during his Goodbye Tour in Little Rock, Ark.

Warm tributes to '˜one of the greatest voices'

Glen Campbell had dozens of hits in the country and pop charts

'˜Rhinestone Cowboy' Glen Campbell dies at 81