Thanks to the COLERAINE CHRONICLE for also covering the need to better prepare the health and social care service in NI for the projected growth in dementia cases by 2040. We need better system preparedness and that starts with improving our diagnosis rates. colerainechronicle.co.uk/news/2025/01/0…

Northern Ireland is projected to have the largest increase of dementia across these islands - act now ! 'Alzheimer’s Society is urging the Northern Ireland Executive and the Department of Health to take decisive action to improve dementia diagnosis rates' newsletter.co.uk/health/charity…

"When my wife Diane died in 2022, I couldn’t see a life without her, to be honest. But I had to keep my promise to her." Jim's article from the Dementia Together Magazine highlights what inspired him to speak to politicians to #MakeDementiaAPriorty💙 alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/pu…

A nationwide trial aimed at transforming how dementia is diagnosed through blood tests is now underway! The READ-OUT research team will assess a range of new and existing blood tests for different types of dementia and assess how they could be used to detect dementia at various

'You can't get the help without a diagnosis. It opened everything up for us. I wish we'd had it sooner.' Last week, we asked you to tell the NHS how getting a dementia diagnosis has helped you. Here are just a few of the responses you sent us. (1/3)

Getting a diagnosis opens up access to the treatments and support people need. That’s why we're calling on the government to set ambitious and achievable new diagnosis rate targets in the 10 Year Plan to get everyone the diagnosis they deserve. (2/3)

Do you agree that everyone living with dementia deserves the benefits of an early and accurate diagnosis? Become an Alzheimer's Society campaigner and help us demand that people in power make dementia the priority it needs to be: spkl.io/6018fYUvY (3/3)

Our National Influencing Officer, Tyler, is running the Brighton Marathon Weekend on April 6th fundraising for Alzheimer's Society 🏃‍♂️ All funds raised will help us to make dementia the priority it deserves to be. Any donations are greatly appreciated💙 justgiving.com/page/tyler-ben…

Our campaigner network is crucial to our influencing work at Alzheimer's Society. Join us and help us make an impact in our campaigning to make dementia a priority alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/o….

Thanks to our APG on Dementia Chair Mark H Durkan for marking the start of #DementiaActionWeek with a Member's Statement. We need to improve the dementia diagnosis rate and routinely publish improved dementia data in Northern Ireland. #KnowTheSigns

Dementia is having a huge devasting impact on our health & social care system. Read here why we must take action now - especially in Northern Ireland where we face a 51% rise in cases over the next 15 years, the greatest jump across these islands #DementiaActionWeek #KnowTheSigns

We are delighted that @deptofhealth Minister Nesbitt shared a key update about the Regional Dementia Project Board reinforcing his commitment to better support, awareness & care for those living with dementia. A timely message as we continue to mark of #DementiaActionWeek.

At the APG on Dementia's AGM earlier this week Mark H Durkan was re-elected as Chair for the year ahead. Thanks to Danny Donnelly MLA Robbie Butler MLA and Deborah Erskine who have also become Office Bearers. We look forward to working with you all for everyone affected by dementia.

Thanks to Deborah Erskine for meeting us today. We discussed how to improve the dementia data that's available in Northern Ireland and waiting times in her Western Trust area. People need an early and accurate diagnosis & better information on the numbers with each dementia type.

Dementia looks different for everyone, and symptoms will also be different depending on what kind of dementia someone has. Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can

Looking to shape policies that make a real difference for people affected by dementia? Our Policy Officer vacancy is now open! Apply by 12th August and help create lasting change. Find out more and apply here: careers.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/3050…

Do you live in ⁦Southern Trust⁩ have an interest or care for someone with dementia scan the QR code below to register for our dementia information programme. ⁦Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland⁩

Dementia is the biggest health crisis of our time and affects not only those living with it, but also their loved ones and carers. Our Lived Experience Survey captures the voices of people affected by dementia, made up of those living with the condition, unpaid carers, and loved

Today we are officially launching Time for Dementia in #NorthernIreland with Ulster University! 400 nursing students will be joining the programme from the Spring. more info: [email protected] Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland Ulster University BSMS

Great to meet Diana Armstrong MLA MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone to outline why it's unacceptable that over a third of those living with dementia are yet to receive a diagnosis. Dementia causes a huge system strain and needs to be a priority in any future multiyear health budget.