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Glasgow Memory Clinic to support Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners for people with Dementia and their carers
Glasgow Memory Clinic prides themselves in seeking initiatives that can support and help people with dementia. That’s why we are delighted to be the corporate sponsor of Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners. About Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners Memory Spinners is a project run by Scottish Opera for participants living with dementia and their carers or support … Continued
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You may not be aware but September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This is an international campaign which has been running for 6 years, designed to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. This year’s theme is ‘Remember Me’ to highlight the importance of early detection and diagnosis of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day is … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic have been awarded the Scottish Business Pledge
Launched in May 2015, The Scottish Business Pledge is a values-led partnership between the Scottish Government and businesses. To date, nearly 400 businesses have signed up – one of the latest companies to ‘take the pledge’ is Glasgow Memory Clinic. To qualify for the Scottish Business Pledge, you must be paying the Living Wage or … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic’s Clinic Development Manager to tackle The Dundee Kiltwalk to raise money for ENABLE Scotland
Going that extra mile… This Sunday Glasgow Memory Clinic’s Clinic Development Manager, Alison Cranmer, will put her best foot forward to take part in The Dundee Kiltwalk. Setting off from the spectacular and renowned surroundings of St Andrews, Alison will take on the ‘Might Stride’, a 25-mile amble that takes in the several of the … Continued
The world’s most detailed brain scan signals a promising new hope for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists at Cardiff University recently carried out the most detailed scan of the brain’s internal wiring. This advance in technology has led to Doctors being very hopeful it will increase understanding of a range of neurological disorders. The extraordinary images produced in Cardiff are the result of a special MRI Scanner – one of only … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic will be attending various events and conferences including:
2017 14-15 Jul (Pre-conferences) 16-20 Jul (Annual Conference) Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) – London This is the world’s largest forum for the dementia research community. International investigators, clinicians and care providers will gather to share the latest study results, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. … Continued
Keeping up the pace: Senior Research Physician runs Stirling Marathon
Dr Jennifer Lynch, Senior Research Physician at Glasgow Memory Clinic, talks about what it was like preparing for the first ever Stirling Scottish Marathon that took place on Sun 21 May. Dr Lynch joined more than 7,000 runners to take part in events across the weekend in Stirling, with The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run taking … Continued
Glasgow Memory Clinic to support Our Heroes 2017
Glasgow Memory Clinic is delighted to be sponsoring the ‘Senior Hero’ Award at this year’s Our Heroes Awards. Since 2004, Our Heroes has searched Scottish communities in search of their unsung heroes, to find the people who deserve a special acknowledgement. Readers of the Daily Record submitted a remarkable number of nominations, from which the … Continued
Recent drug trial gives real hope for those with Alzheimer’s
The most common kind of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but despite hundreds of drug trials, nothing has been shown to combat the disease. A recent clinical study has shown a high dose of the antibody drug, aducanumab, can significantly reduce the sticky protein plaques from the brain which cause dementia and halt mental decline. The wonder antibody … Continued
The battle against dementia: Could 2016 mark a turning point in the search for an effective treatment?
The Independent have published an excellent article which puts into context all of the work the Glasgow Memory Clinic are engaged in and highlights the programs we are currently working on. To read it click here. Glasgow Memory Clinic remains at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research globally and will continue to strive to find better treatments for those with … Continued