Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
A Day in the life of Laura Main, Patient Liaison Supervisor
Glasgow Memory Clinic is an Independent Research Organisation dedicated to conducting a range of clinical trials to find better treatments for those with Memory Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. Their main objective is to ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. They run a dedicated facility within the West of Scotland Science Park where they … Continued
Do something unforgettable today: Take part in our Genes and Alzheimer’s Clinical Study
Glasgow Memory Clinic are currently looking for people to take part in their Genes and Alzheimer’s Clinical Study. We know there is a link between the two things, but we need your help to better understand the relationship. There are many different factors involved in whether you will get Alzheimer’s or not. These include age, family … Continued
Hopes rise again for a drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease
Hopes are increasing again for a drug to alter the course of Alzheimer’s disease after decades of failures. An experimental therapy slowed mental decline by 30 percent in patients who got the highest dose in a mid-stage study. The drug from Eisai and Biogen did not meet its main goal in a study of 856 participants, so … 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
Glasgow Memory Clinic to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 18)
Glasgow Memory Clinic is delighted to be attending the Alzheimer’s Association International Pre-conferences and Annual Conference next month to be held in Chicago, Illinois. The AAIC is the largest international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Every year it unites the world’s leading researchers, next generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to share … Continued
Download the Alzheimer & Fleming Brochure
Recently, Glasgow Memory Clinic commissioned a piece of artwork by Gerard M Burns – “Alzheimer and Fleming – Observations in Time.” This fascinating piece of artwork tells a story of science, medicine and life. We are delighted to have this piece of artwork hanging on the walls of the clinic alongside wonderful landscape photographs of Scotland by … Continued
Six ways to make your home more ‘dementia friendly’
Dementia Awareness Week 2018 runs from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th June – focusing this year on ‘making sure nobody faces dementia alone.’ It can be the little things that can make a big difference in the day-to-day life of a person with dementia. Dementia Awareness Week offers an ideal opportunity to let as many … 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
Alzheimer and Fleming
Observations in Time Recently, Glasgow Memory Clinic commissioned a piece of artwork by Gerard M Burns – “Alzheimer and Fleming – Observations in Time.” This fascinating piece of artwork tells a story of science, medicine and life. We are delighted to have this piece of artwork hanging on the walls of the clinic alongside wonderful … Continued
The top 6 things to do with people who have Dementia
Dementia can cause people to withdraw from activities and shy away from any company, however, there are quite a few things you can do to engage sufferers and bring some happiness and pleasure to their day. These activities are designed to stir memories, foster and enhance emotional connections with friends and family and lessen the anxiety/irritability … Continued