Breakthrough study finds it takes 3.5 years to diagnose dementia after first symptoms independent.co.uk/news/health/de…

This September, our Safeguarding Policy and Training Lead will be speaking at Refuge’s UK Tech Safety Summit 2025 about the impacts of tech abuse on older people, the challenges and the specific risks we face as we age.

“Time to Diagnosis in Dementia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis” by Vasiliki Orgeta et al. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry doi.org/10.1002/gps.70…

It takes an average of three-and-a-half years for typical dementia symptoms to lead to a diagnosis, a new report finds. spr.ly/6015fVEK7

🗣️ Dr Dr Vasiliki Orgeta (Dr Vasiliki Orgeta) said: "“Timely diagnosis can improve access to treatments and for some people prolong the time living with mild dementia before symptoms worsen.” ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/…

It takes an average of 3.5 years to diagnose patients with dementia following their first symptoms, finds a new study led by Dr Dr Vasiliki Orgeta (UCL Psychiatry). independent.co.uk/news/health/de…

🧠 Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin, finds a UCL study. Researchers say earlier diagnosis can improve access to treatments and means some people could live longer with milder symptoms. ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/…

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds study led by UCL Psychiatry researchers. buff.ly/CDE2JXW #WorldAlzheimersMonth

How do you find time to think and create space for reflection amid the opportunities and demands of the mid-career stage in academia? Join us for a relaxed yet purposeful lunch café (15/10) to share experiences, and exchange ideas tinyurl.com/yfz8r2d4

At Hourglass, we believe in a world where older people are seen, heard, and respected. Where their rights are upheld, their well-being is prioritised, and their voices shape the future.

Our paper on Lived experiences of missing with dementia and pathways to care pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12… is now online Age_and_Ageing thank you to UCL Collaborative Social Science Domain for funding and team that led this work Dr Phuong Leung Dementia Training & Consultancy Valerie Hoi Tat Kwok Lawrence Fong UCL Brain Sciences

Are you feeling caught between a rock and a hard place? You are not alone! Come join this world-café style workshop (2/12/25) addressing promotion challenges for mid-career women academics tinyurl.com/3sndd7jy

Our study funded by UCL Innovation & Enterprise is recruiting older people and their carers affected by financial scams UCL Psychiatry UCL Brain Sciences see 👇for more information on how to take part

Join our interactive workshops to explore key issues with Hourglass experts — from frontline experiences to economic abuse, domestic abuse deaths, and more. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hourglass-co… #Conference2025 #StoppingAbuse #SaferAgeing

We’re excited to welcome Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities, to the #SaferAgeing Summit 2025. Minister Stewart will speak about Scotland’s leadership role in embedding safeguarding and protecting older people from harm. 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/hourglass-co…

Research Fellow Vacancy at Dementia UK, London. Delivering the charity’s Research Strategy focused on care, supporting Admiral Nurses, and improving lives through dementia research. Closing date: 12th November dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/dementia-u…

Our systematic review on the clinical effectiveness of treatments for PTSD in older people is now published UCL Brain Sciences thank you to UCL Grand Challenges for funding pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41106640/ #needforinclusiveresearchandcare Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress (GC-TS) UCL Psychiatry

Are you over 60 and have experienced scams or financial fraud or know someone who has? You can learn more about the project at the following link: ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences…

Thrilled to be shortlisted! 🥂 Hourglass is a finalist for Pro-Ageing Organisation at the Advantages of Age Awards 2025! Celebrating the power of age at the velvet-curtained Hoxton Hall on Nov 20th at 7 PM. Thank you, AofAAwards!