Geller Commission News Today

This item has been submitted by the office of Mims Davies MP. This year the Dementia Action Week campaign (13th - 19th May 2024) brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates.

MP Ronnie Cowan rounds up his week at Westminster and in the constituency

Prof Peter Garrard’s experience with his mother taught him the importance of kindness and humour for dementia patients and their families

Can your personality affect your risk of dementia? It appears so, according to a new study of 44,000 people aged between 49 and 81 which rated them according to five key personality traits – conscientiousness, extroversion, openness to experience, neuroticism and agreeableness.

Research suggests certain characteristics may be linked with the disease – here’s what you can do about it

Nearly a quarter say they are drinking less now compared to this time last year, while four in ten people aged between 18 and 34 say they are teetotal, according to a survey.

More than 900,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia and the condition is the UKs single biggest killer.

The Geller Commission explains why it is launching a consultation to provide a platform for those impacted by dementia. Read the open letter.

The Geller Commission is launching a review which is looking to improve the lives of those living with dementia. Find out more.

AN East Lancashire MP is calling for greater focus on dementia diagonsis following last weeks Dementia Action Week.