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Register your interest in taking part in vital research today. Anyone 18 or over in the UK can sign up and make a difference, whether you have dementia or not.
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In case you missed it: Blood tests to diagnose dementia are being trialled in a UK-wide study, which has now recruited its first participants. More than 3,100 people are being invited to take part in the READ-OUT study. Find out more at
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Clare and Sophie from our team are at the Dementias 2025 conference in London today. They will be speaking to healthcare professionals about how they can use our service to recruit participants to their studies. If you're attending, come over and say hi! 👋
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Margaret Broughton-Smith's passion for dementia research stems from her mum, who passed away from the condition. She has since taken part in several studies through Join Dementia Research, including one to improve early detection of Alzheimer's Disease.
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🏃 People who exercise throughout their lives are less likely to dementia, new research led by @ucl has found. Find out more below 👇
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Do you work in social care? Our Stakeholder Engagement Manager Jessica Roebuck will be speaking about the Join Dementia Research service and why we need social care colleagues involved in it at this webinar on 19 February. Find out more below 👇
Join us and @beatdementia on Feb 19 for our latest in a series of #CREDtalks - details here @demrescommunity @RuthLBartlett @StephenERLim @HIOWH_NHSFT @ActionHants @RachSocialCare @LFenge @UHSFTresearch @NIHRARCs
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RT @NIHRresearch: Blood tests to diagnose dementia are now being trialled in a UK wide study, which has recruited its first participants.…
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@UniofOxford @Cambridge_Uni @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @NIHRresearch For more information on the Blood Biomarker Challenge, visit
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A new AI eye test which could be used to help spot signs of dementia is being developed by researchers in Scotland. Photographs of the retina can give an indication of brain health. By using AI software, scientists could spot early signs of disease.
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Thank you to Pauline and her husband Steve for speaking so bravely about her diagnosis and raising awareness about young onset dementia. Pauline's story highlights why research to improve treatments and care for those affected by dementia is so important.
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Existing drugs such as antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines could be used to tackle dementia, new research led by @Cambridge_Uni and @UniofExeter suggests. Read more:
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Increasing daytime activity and building bedtime routines can improve sleep in people with dementia, new research suggests. Thank you to the Join Dementia Research community for taking part in this @NIHRresearch-funded study, led by @ucl. Read more:
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Prof Paresh Malhotra, @NIHRresearch Speciality Lead for Dementia, spoke about the latest developments in research at today's Join Dementia Research national meeting, including drug trials and investigating the causes of dementia. So many reasons to be positive for the future!
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Did you notice that players had no names on their shirts during the weekend’s @emiratesfacup games? ⚽️ A brilliant initiative to raise awareness of dementia 👏
This FA Cup weekend, teams are removing names from their starting XI to highlight memory loss as a key symptom of dementia. Support those close to you by understanding common dementia symptoms so you know what to look out for: #SupportTheSupporters
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RT @AlzResearchUK: Our thoughts are with Dean Windass and his family, following the devastating news he is living with dementia. It's incr…
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Want to learn more about how research can improve care for seldom heard groups, such as people living with dementia? Join this webinar from 1pm-2pm on Wednesday 19 February. Find out more about sign up below 👇
🧡 Social care aims to improve the lives of people who need help in their daily living. Join our webinar to explore how research could improve care for: People experiencing homelessness People with learning disabilities People living with dementia 🔗 Secure your spot here:
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Have you considered checking in on your brain health as one of your new year's resolutions? Here are some great top tips on keeping your brain healthy to reduce the risk of dementia from Katie Puckering of @AlzResearchUK 👇
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Thank you to the 1,000 people who have already signed up to Join Dementia Research this year! Your contributions will help shape the future of dementia treatments and care. If you're not already registered, you can sign up today at
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The topic of end-of-life is difficult to talk about for people with a diagnosis, their families and healthcare professionals. But it is important to discuss, particularly with people living with #dementia. Read a blog about research in this area at:
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