Funding dementia research: new initiatives

Abstract

Decades ago, dementia was generally regarded as a natural consequence of the ageing process, but pivotal scientific discoveries made in the past 20 years are altering this perspective. With much still to understand about the complex changes in brain mechanisms that occur in people with dementia, and the recent discovery of biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis, the need for more research funding is urgent. Udani Samarasekera investigates new initiatives in the field. Dementia care: beyond a diagnosisEnormous progress has been made over the past two decades in dementia research. In particular, the identification of biomarkers is a landmark development in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. However, this progress so far has not translated into improvements in patient care, with a staggering 85% of the over 55 million people living with dementia not receiving any post-diagnosis care, according to Alzheimer's Disease International's 2022 World Alzheimer Report . Full-Text PDF