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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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Targeting risk factors for dementia can help people stay healthy for longer, new research has found. These include high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. This can also reduce costs for the NHS and social care. Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/populati…

Targeting risk factors for dementia can help people stay healthy for longer, new research has found. These include high blood pressure, smoking and obesity.

This can also reduce costs for the NHS and social care.

Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/populati…
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Our Agile team in the #SouthWest has been working with colleagues in out-of-hospital settings to spread the word about Join Dementia Research Thanks to Pathfields Practice, and Lewis Pharmacy in Exmouth for their support to help give more people the chance to take part in #dementia research

Our Agile team in the #SouthWest has been working with colleagues in out-of-hospital settings to spread the word about <a href="/beatdementia/">Join Dementia Research</a>

Thanks to <a href="/PathfieldsMG/">Pathfields Practice</a>, and Lewis Pharmacy in Exmouth for their support to help give more people the chance to take part in #dementia research
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📰 Our spring newsletter is out now! This edition covers: 🎂 our 10th birthday celebrations 🩸 blood tests to diagnose dementia 🛌 a programme to improve sleep in people with dementia ✔️ a survey to help shape the future of research Read it here: mailchi.mp/5017ed71b8ec/j…

📰 Our spring newsletter is out now!

This edition covers:

🎂 our 10th birthday celebrations
🩸 blood tests to diagnose dementia
🛌 a programme to improve sleep in people with dementia
✔️ a survey to help shape the future of research

Read it here: mailchi.mp/5017ed71b8ec/j…
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⭐ A night at the theatre with #JoinDementiaResearch. Our #SouthCentral team attended "The Nature of Forgetting" at the Theatre Royal Winchester - a powerful performance on memory loss, and a brilliant way to spark conversations about dementia and the importance of research!

⭐ A night at the theatre with #JoinDementiaResearch. Our #SouthCentral team attended "The Nature of Forgetting" at the Theatre Royal Winchester - a powerful performance on memory loss, and a brilliant way to spark conversations about dementia and the importance of research!
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Israt Hossain, a research assistant at City St George's, University of London, is encouraging researchers to use our service to connect with volunteers. Have you used Join Dementia Research to recruit to your study? We'd love to hear from you and share your story! Contact us at [email protected]

Israt Hossain, a research assistant at <a href="/CityStGeorges/">City St George's, University of London</a>, is encouraging researchers to use our service to connect with volunteers.

Have you used Join Dementia Research to recruit to your study? We'd love to hear from you and share your story!

Contact us at comms.jdr@nihr.ac.uk
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Since the launch of Join Dementia Research in 2015, breakthroughs in research have led to improvements to care and the development of potential treatments. Dr Ben Underwood from CPFT credits the service for making a big difference in delivering this vital research. 👏

Since the launch of Join Dementia Research in 2015, breakthroughs in research have led to improvements to care and the development of potential treatments.

Dr Ben Underwood from <a href="/CPFT_NHS/">CPFT</a>  credits the service for making a big difference in delivering this vital research. 👏
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People with low levels of bad cholesterol in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, new research has found. Research is now underway into the effect cholesterol has on the brain, and whether this could help identify ways of preventing dementia. alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/study-fin…

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We are looking for volunteers to be part of studies into mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Lindsay Ray from our team has told the latest edition of Dementia Together magazine from the Alzheimer's Society about the importance of this research. alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/pu…

We are looking for volunteers to be part of studies into mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Lindsay Ray from our team has told the latest edition of Dementia Together magazine from the <a href="/alzheimerssoc/">Alzheimer's Society</a> about the importance of this research.

alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/pu…
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Just to let you know that we are running a reduced service over the Easter break until Wednesday 23 April. We'd like to wish you all an enjoyable bank holiday weekend. Find out more about our opening hours at: news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/opening-hours-…

Just to let you know that we are running a reduced service over the Easter break until Wednesday 23 April.

We'd like to wish you all an enjoyable bank holiday weekend.

Find out more about our opening hours at: news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/opening-hours-…
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We are pleased to be collaborating with Theatre Re on the 'Nature of Forgetting' play, which tells the story of a dad dealing with dementia. Read more and find out how you can see the play this summer at news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join-dementia-…

We are pleased to be collaborating with Theatre Re on the 'Nature of Forgetting' play, which tells the story of a dad dealing with dementia.

Read more and find out how you can see the play this summer at news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join-dementia-…
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👩‍🔬 Want to find out what a day in the life of a clinical trial coordinator is like? Read this blog by Jacqui Kerr, Network Manager for the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network in Scotland dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-a-day-in-…

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🧠 “When will I need carers? When will I stop managing on my own?” Understanding how dementia progresses isn’t just about planning ahead, it’s about peace of mind for loved ones too. Read more from Alzheimer’s Research UK’s feature article: alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/the-power…

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Join us for a free, drop-in event in London on 22 May to explore innovative dementia research. Meet researchers, share your views, and help shape the future of dementia care. 📍 St Pancras & Somers Town Living Centre 🕑 2pm to 5pm More info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeing-demen…

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Is there a song that takes you back? For people living with dementia, music can do more than spark memories - it can ease anxiety, lift mood and rebuild connections ✨🎧 Discover how research into personalised playlists is changing dementia care: news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/music-can-impr…

Is there a song that takes you back?

For people living with dementia, music can do more than spark memories - it can ease anxiety, lift mood and rebuild connections ✨🎧

Discover how research into personalised playlists is changing dementia care: news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/music-can-impr…