The AMRG have been making it blue this week in support of #WorldParkinsonsDay #MakeItBlue Parkinson's UK

This week the team have been wearing as much blue as we can! Whether that be at our offices at University of Bristol or at Research Institute for the Care of Older People when seeing our lovely PRIME Parkinson participants 💙👕

153,000 people currently live with Parkinson’s disease in the UK, and this is expected to rise to 172,000 by 2030 – it’s the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. On #WorldParkinsonsDay we're reflecting on the amazing research study PRIME Parkinson to innovate care.

'We're at a really exciting time in terms of research around dementia.' Dr Vanessa Raymont from @dementiasUK at University of Oxford explains why the Blood Biomarker Challenge we're taking forward with Alzheimer's Research UK is so important.

How can we reduce our risk of developing dementia? Some risk factors, like genetics, we can't change.
The good news is there are ways to boost brain health. A new Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences study found that diabetes, air pollution, and alcohol were the most harmful risk factors.

‘By learning what symptoms to look out for, we can better support each other.’ 💙

Ivan Toney, Kyle Walker, and Jarrad Branthwaite get a first-hand glimpse of some of the many physical challenges people living with dementia face.

#SupportTheSupporters

What do I need to know now that I care for someone with dementia? RICE has designed a free course specifically for carers of someone living with dementia, to introduce them to a range of local support services and advice. Learn more & sign up: rice.org.uk/our-services/d…

Do you live with dementia or care for someone that does? Help shape RICE services by sharing your experience. A casual meeting every 2 months to collaborate with us on upcoming projects. Have your say! Sign up: rice.org.uk/events-and-act…

Our talented supporter Margaret Herbert has crafted a beautiful weighted quilt to donate to RICE! Thank you Margaret for this very thoughtful gift. Future raffle winners will love this as much as we do.

Do you live near Keynsham or Midsomer Norton? Help local people in your community affected by dementia by volunteering with RICE! Support our wellbeing activity sessions for people with a memory problem. Sign up: rice.org.uk/volunteer-appl…

The superb RICE 2024 Bath Half Marathon champions! 🏆We couldn't make a difference to the lives of local people affected by dementia without your support. 13.1 miles down: what an achievement! Thank you so much to our runners and volunteers for making race day spectacular.

Smiles all round for our Chat, Make and Move attendees thanks to Soundwell! Welcome to our 10-week programme for people with dementia or a memory condition to boost wellbeing. Read more: rice.org.uk/our-services/c…

Wishing the BEST of luck this Sunday to our courageous runners in the 2024 Bath Half Marathon! We can't wait to cheer you on and celebrate all your hard training. Running for RICE means bringing hope to local families affected by dementia in Bath and North East Somerset. Thank you team!🏃

Happy #IWD 2024 🎊 Meet Avalon Ross, Research Psychologist: 'In my day-to-day role I assess people in the memory clinic with our doctors and nurses. I co-facilitate support groups for people living with memory problems or dementia. I am also involved in various research projects'

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 this week #IWD , meet the Communications and Fundraising Officer at RICE, Chloé 👋 She works behind the scenes at RICE to make sure all the brilliant research, support projects and achievements are promoted on and offline.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 #IWD , meet our CEO Melissa Hillier 👋

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 this week #IWD , meet Dr Cathy Wernham: 'I enjoy meeting people in our memory clinic because everyone has a fascinating story to tell, and I enjoy the diagnostic challenge, which requires a mixture of science, art and clinical judgment'

Cognitive stimulation therapy is thought to have particular benefits for language and has been shown to significantly improve quality of life in people with dementia. Read more: rice.org.uk/our-services/c…

Dr Wendy Mitchell 1956 - 2024. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the incredible campaigner and writer, Dr Wendy Mitchell, who sadly passed away last week after living with dementia for almost a decade. DrDr (😊)Wendy Mitchell journalofdementiacare.co.uk/wendy-mitchell…