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As more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved ones. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death across the world. It is a small wonder that understanding, preventing, and finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority.

A biweekly podcast for early career researchers, bringing together fantastic guests to discuss their research, careers + much more. Dedicated to sharing the science, encouraging collaborations, attracting more people to the field, and supporting those already here to succeed. Brought to you by https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk at University College London, in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia - everything you need, all in one place. supporting early career researchers across the world Register today to ...

In this "must-read" guide (Lonnie Ali), four leading doctors and advocates offer a bold action plan to prevent, care for, and treat Parkinson's disease—one of the great health challenges of our time Brain diseases are now the world's leading source of disability. The fastest growing of these...

Explore real-world challenges in dementia practice and strategies to help address these issues. Topics discussed include comorbidities, limited resources and therapeutic options, and an unpredictable clinical course.

The Dementia Researcher Blogs Podcasts - through this show, you can hear our bloggers read their blogs. So if you prefer to read, you can head or our website or you can listen on the move. These shows are about academic / research careers, research, science and life as an early career dementia researchers. Brought to you by https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place. Remember to subscribe to our main ‘Dementia Researcher‘ Podcast, here and where ever you get your podcasts.

Bridging the gap between sympathy and empathy. Providing a platform to discuss a disease rapidly affecting millions. Tackling one dilemma at a time. 

Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer‘s disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer’s disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters.

A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.

Join us as we talk about all things dementia diagnosis, management and care

The Dementia Research Charity Chatathon a bi-annual event last held in December 2022. This podcast shares the recordings from the 12.5 hour marathon livestreams. Listen or watch, as Adam Smith interviews researchers working across all areas of discovery to beat Alzheimer's disease and all forms of dementia. http://www.chatathon.uk

Thought leaders from the field present insights from dementia research, clinical practice, and caregiving that will help you maximize the quality of life and well-being of your patients

Because of rapidly aging populations, the number of people worldwide experiencing dementia is increasing and the projections are grim. Despite hundreds of millions of dollars invested in medical research, no effective treatment has been discovered for Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. The Alzheimer Conundrum exposes the predicaments embedded in current efforts to slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease through early detection of presymptomatic biological changes in healthy individuals.

Six-part series focussed on the changes to dementia diagnosis during UK Covid-19 lockdowns. The series discusses dementia diagnosis, virtual/telephone diagnosis, and the research which investigated patient and clinician perspectives by exploring the emotional, practical and ethical impacts of the changes. Presented by Lindsay Kinnaird Edited by Denise Grassick-Munro Co-produced with the Better Understanding Dementia Diagnosis (BUDD) stakeholder group, researchers at Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre & Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia.

Are we about to witness something revolutionary?Follow for updates on groundbreaking, almost science fiction-like research on childhood dementia and JNCL/Batten disease.🎧 This podcast is AI-generated and relies only on trustworthy sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore real-world challenges in dementia practice and strategies to help address these issues. Topics discussed include comorbidities, limited resources and therapeutic options, and an unpredictable clinical course.

Peace with Dementia is a podcast for persons living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on practical tips and exploring current research. Matt encourages listeners to share what they hear on the show with their medical team and collaborate on care strategies. Together, we can create “Peace with Dementia.”

Multiple sclerosis. Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s. ALS. Chances are that you know someone with a neurologic disease. Because the brain controls so much and is integral to our identity, the diseases that affect it are uniquely devastating both to patients and families. And because it remains the most mysterious of our vital organs, treating the brain is an ongoing puzzle.

A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman’s inspiring personal journey. Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's...

Brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s affect an estimated one in six Americans and are increasing in incidence as the population ages. In this audiobook, we examine these and other conditions involving the damage and loss of neurons, including other forms of dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and multiple sclerosis (MS).

This podcast series will feature scientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute at King’s College London, who will each share their research towards a better understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, Frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease/ALS and the development of much-needed, effective treatments. For more information, visit: www.ukdri.ac.uk