Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
How common is the APOE4 gene?
What is the connection between your genes and Alzheimer’s? Nature of nurture? The cause of Alzheimer’s disease – is probably a combination. While genes may not be our destiny, there are certain genes that can either increase or decrease our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. At Glasgow Memory clinic we look to understand the … Continued
A new Alzheimer’s Research Study – ASPECT™
Do you have a loved one with agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia? Is their agitation becoming overwhelming? We’re continuing with our mission to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and have now launched a new Alzheimer’s disease research study – ASPECT™ What is the ASPECT™ Study? The purpose of the ASPECT … Continued
A new Alzheimer’s Research Study – Apollo E4
Are you or someone you know struggling with memory loss? The Apollo E4 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Study We’re continuing with our mission to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and have now launched a new Alzheimer’s disease research study – Apollo E4. What is the Apollo E4 study? The aim of … Continued
Our Current Studies – November 2020
While everything in the world might be on hold right now, our mission to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease certainly is not. We have recently re-opened our doors to our new state-of the -art facility in Excel House, Eurocentral and have started welcoming participants and their families in for their appointments for our … Continued
You Are The Cure
Throughout the evolution of modern medicine, humanity has witnessed many races against the clock when looking for a cure to the most serious and destructive diseases. In light of current events, and pandemics from the past, the importance of medical research has been highlighted. Although studied meticulously, many diseases and wide spread viruses like … Continued
How Virtual Reality Can Assist Dementia
Whilst there are many types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common type. Symptoms include memory loss and cognitive decline. At first, symptoms are mild, but they become more severe over time. There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This … Continued
What part does technology play in identifying Alzheimer’s and helping manage the disease
While physicians can determine whether a person has dementia, it’s often very difficult to establish the exact cause. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s requires careful and detailed medical evaluation and can only currently be definitively diagnosed after death. It’s extremely difficult to diagnose Alzheimer’s because it’s such a complex disease. We know the disease begins to damage the … Continued
How does music benefit people with Alzheimer’s?
We are a nation of music lovers – it’s fair to say music plays a big role in most people’s lives. Listening to music can do everything from relieving stress and anxiety to radically changing someone’s mood or outlook on life. This is especially true for a person with Alzheimer’s, as music not only provides … Continued
Should you be worried about Alzheimer’s in your family?
What does it mean for you if a close relative develops the condition? There are many different factors involved in whether you will get Alzheimer’s or not. These include age, family history and genetics – all are factors we have no control over. One of the biggest factors that relate to Alzheimer’s disease is a … Continued
How can you tailor your Christmas celebrations to best support someone with dementia?
With Christmas just around the corner, you might be starting to think about how best to support someone with dementia during what can be a very busy and stressful time. This time of year should be a wonderful and joyful time, full of family and celebration. But for caregivers and the millions of people living … Continued