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Drug prescribed for bipolar disorder may lower dementia risk, UK study finds

A drug usually prescribed for conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression may lower the risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say the findings support the possibility that lithium could be a preventative treatment for ...

19 Mar 2022 at 12:23

National News

'A historic moment' - Research finds new drug slows memory decline in dementia patients

A British dementia charity has hailed a “historic moment” in Alzheimer’s research as a new drug made in Japan has been found to reduce memory decline among patients with early-stage disease. Lecanemab was found to slow decline in participants’ ...

28 Sept 2022 at 12:05

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Pistols singer competing for Irish Eurovision entry says raising Alzheimer's awareness already 'a win'

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has said being able to raise awareness about his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease with his Eurovision bid song is already a win for him. The 66-year-old singer, who is vying to represent Ireland at the song ...

17 Jan 2023 at 10:36

National News

John Lydon on raising awareness about wife’s Alzheimer’s with Eurovision entry

16 Jan 2023 at 10:06

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Leinster Rugby announce Alzheimer Society of Ireland as latest charity partner

Leinster Rugby Club has announced the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) as its first charity affiliate for 2021/2022. In the exact same fashion as last season, Leinster Rugby will once again work with a new charity each month in the ...

08 Nov 2021 at 17:49

National News

The National Dementia Adviser Service is being expanded to every county in Ireland

The HSE and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland have expanded the National Dementia Adviser Service by providing a Dementia Adviser to every county in Ireland. The expansion of this service will see Dementia Advisers in place across ...

10 Nov 2021 at 13:13

National News

GUIDE: Six expert-backed ways to reduce dementia risk

Covid isn’t the only major health concern of our times – experts have been warning about dementia reaching epidemic levels too. Already a leading cause of death and disability among older people, according to Alzheimer.ie the ...

13 May 2022 at 10:50

National News

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

Nora Forster, the wife of singer John Lydon, has died aged 80 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. The 67-year-old former Sex Pistols frontman, also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, was his wife’s ...

06 Apr 2023 at 18:20

National News

Alzheimer Society calls for mothers living with dementia to be recognised this Mother's Day

The increasing number of mothers living with dementia should be celebrated and recognised this Mother's Day, March 19, according to the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI). It is also encouraging those affected by ...

14 Mar 2023 at 21:05

National News

Alzheimer Society calls for mothers living with dementia to be recognised this Mother's Day

14 Mar 2023 at 09:20

National News

Wife of former Eurovision hopeful for Ireland dies aged 80

07 Apr 2023 at 10:57

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Kildare’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk to take place at Moore Abbey Forest

The Alzheimer’s Annual Memory Walk takes place at over 30 locations across Ireland, including one area within County Kildare. The event gives families, friends and those living with dementia the opportunity to come ...

11 Sept 2023 at 11:35

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