Brain deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s has been delayed by a drug for the first time, researchers have announced.

A study of about 600 elderly patients admitted to six Cork hospitals found 25% had dementia of whom almost two thirds had not been previously diagnosed, with obvious implications for care.

The work of St Luke’s Home, a care facility for the elderly located in the Cork suburb of Mahon which has operated in the city since the 1870s, was celebrated yesterday at the launch of its annual fundraising campaign.

The Government has been accused of failing to make dementia a priority after neglecting to send a representative to an The Alzheimer’s Society of Irelandon the issue.

Julianne Moore is thrilled to be able to shine a light on Alzheimer’s.

Startlingly high prevalence rates of dementia among Irish women need further research, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland has urged.

Cuts to disability charities of €1.2m in funding must be urgently reversed, the Taoiseach has been told.

A national dementia and alzheimer’s service improvement plan which was meant to be implemented by the end of this year will fail to meet its target.

There are currently more than 41,700 people living with dementia in Ireland.

It’s time to search for the wellies and don your best festival gear as this — hopefully not too wet — August bank holiday weekend is packed with festival fun.

We welcome the Oireachtas Justice Committee initiative under Deputy David Stanton to hear from interested parties on legal capacity prior to publication of this important bill.

CALL Management has been awarded a contract from British group Cho Yung, a company that sells weight-loss tea products from China over the internet.

RAIN failed to dampen spirits as a record number of people took part in one of the country’s top open water swimming events at the weekend.

RAIN failed to dampen spirits as a record number of people took part in one of the country’s top open water swimming events at the weekend.

AN elderly woman caring for her special needs sister has been forced to endure a year-long battle for a vital carer’s allowance because of a growing backlog of applications for the essential state financial support, it has been claimed.

The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland is today calling on the Government to address the needs of younger patients with dementia in the health system.

THE number of people suffering from the memory loss diseases Alzheimer’s and dementia will more than double in the next 30 years, according to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

An All-Ireland world record bid to gather the most Honda 50 motorbikes in one place has attracted 100 vehicles from across the island.

IF, as the advertisement says, every day should have its golden moments, then May 5 has the potential to host more than a few for carers of dementia patients.

CHARITIES last night warned of hampered fundraising efforts if postal services are not restored.

TWO students have been given backstage passes to Slane by Lord Henry Mountcharles after completing a 200-mile charity walk.

TAKING aspirin regularly may reduce the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study.

EATING a balanced diet, exercising and keeping trim can not only reduce the risk of developing heart disease, but may also protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers.