BRACE Dementia Research
@alzheimersbrace.bsky.social
BRACE is a small charity funding vital dementia research in the UK. One day we will find a cure. Together we will defeat dementia.
🌐 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/
🌐 https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/
Run the 2026 Bath Half Marathon and raise money for vital dementia research! 🏃
#TeamBRACE raised an incredible £6,624 in the 2025 Bath Half Marathon. Race for BRACE in 2026 and help raise even more towards defeating #dementia.
Sign up online: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/bath-...
#TeamBRACE raised an incredible £6,624 in the 2025 Bath Half Marathon. Race for BRACE in 2026 and help raise even more towards defeating #dementia.
Sign up online: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/bath-...
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Run the 2026 Bath Half Marathon and raise money for vital dementia research! 🏃
#TeamBRACE raised an incredible £6,624 in the 2025 Bath Half Marathon. Race for BRACE in 2026 and help raise even more towards defeating #dementia.
Sign up online: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/bath-...
#TeamBRACE raised an incredible £6,624 in the 2025 Bath Half Marathon. Race for BRACE in 2026 and help raise even more towards defeating #dementia.
Sign up online: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/bath-...
In October, BRACE partnered with Oakland Care on the launch of the UK’s first dementia-friendly community restaurant at their Hyllden Heights care home in Kent.
Proceeds from the restaurant's opening night were donated to BRACE! A huge thank you to Oakland Care for their support.
Proceeds from the restaurant's opening night were donated to BRACE! A huge thank you to Oakland Care for their support.
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In October, BRACE partnered with Oakland Care on the launch of the UK’s first dementia-friendly community restaurant at their Hyllden Heights care home in Kent.
Proceeds from the restaurant's opening night were donated to BRACE! A huge thank you to Oakland Care for their support.
Proceeds from the restaurant's opening night were donated to BRACE! A huge thank you to Oakland Care for their support.
The BRACE Winter Fair raised an incredible £1,948 for vital #dementia research! ❄️
Guests enjoyed over 20 festive stalls selling everything from cheese and candles to hand-knitted toys and jewellery, plus face painting, games, a raffle, and plenty of home-made cake and cuppas. ☕
Guests enjoyed over 20 festive stalls selling everything from cheese and candles to hand-knitted toys and jewellery, plus face painting, games, a raffle, and plenty of home-made cake and cuppas. ☕
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The BRACE Winter Fair raised an incredible £1,948 for vital #dementia research! ❄️
Guests enjoyed over 20 festive stalls selling everything from cheese and candles to hand-knitted toys and jewellery, plus face painting, games, a raffle, and plenty of home-made cake and cuppas. ☕
Guests enjoyed over 20 festive stalls selling everything from cheese and candles to hand-knitted toys and jewellery, plus face painting, games, a raffle, and plenty of home-made cake and cuppas. ☕
Could music help protect your brain? 🎵
A new study has found that regularly listening to or playing music is linked to a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline and #dementia in older adults, with those most engaged in music showing up to a 39% reduced risk.
A new study has found that regularly listening to or playing music is linked to a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline and #dementia in older adults, with those most engaged in music showing up to a 39% reduced risk.
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Could music help protect your brain? 🎵
A new study has found that regularly listening to or playing music is linked to a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline and #dementia in older adults, with those most engaged in music showing up to a 39% reduced risk.
A new study has found that regularly listening to or playing music is linked to a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline and #dementia in older adults, with those most engaged in music showing up to a 39% reduced risk.
Halloween can sometimes bring added challenges for people living with dementia and their carers.
For family members and caregivers, creating a calm and consistent environment can help lessen the impact #Halloween may have on those with #dementia.
For family members and caregivers, creating a calm and consistent environment can help lessen the impact #Halloween may have on those with #dementia.
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Halloween can sometimes bring added challenges for people living with dementia and their carers.
For family members and caregivers, creating a calm and consistent environment can help lessen the impact #Halloween may have on those with #dementia.
For family members and caregivers, creating a calm and consistent environment can help lessen the impact #Halloween may have on those with #dementia.
We’re saddened to hear that Fawlty Towers star, Prunella Scales, has passed away aged 93.
Best known for her iconic role as Sybil, Prunella also spoke openly about living with vascular dementia, helping to raise awareness and understanding of the condition.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
Best known for her iconic role as Sybil, Prunella also spoke openly about living with vascular dementia, helping to raise awareness and understanding of the condition.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’re saddened to hear that Fawlty Towers star, Prunella Scales, has passed away aged 93.
Best known for her iconic role as Sybil, Prunella also spoke openly about living with vascular dementia, helping to raise awareness and understanding of the condition.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
Best known for her iconic role as Sybil, Prunella also spoke openly about living with vascular dementia, helping to raise awareness and understanding of the condition.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
Tonight, the clocks go back one hour. For people living with #dementia, the end of daylight savings can be particularly challenging 🕰️
The shorter days and longer evenings may increase symptoms of #sundowning, such as confusion and restlessness.
The shorter days and longer evenings may increase symptoms of #sundowning, such as confusion and restlessness.
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tonight, the clocks go back one hour. For people living with #dementia, the end of daylight savings can be particularly challenging 🕰️
The shorter days and longer evenings may increase symptoms of #sundowning, such as confusion and restlessness.
The shorter days and longer evenings may increase symptoms of #sundowning, such as confusion and restlessness.
£7,747... that's how much our amazing Manchester Half Marathon runners raised (incl. gift aid) for #dementia research! 🏃
Thank you so much to everyone on #TeamBRACE who took part, and a huge congratulations for completing this challenge.
Thank you so much to everyone on #TeamBRACE who took part, and a huge congratulations for completing this challenge.
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
£7,747... that's how much our amazing Manchester Half Marathon runners raised (incl. gift aid) for #dementia research! 🏃
Thank you so much to everyone on #TeamBRACE who took part, and a huge congratulations for completing this challenge.
Thank you so much to everyone on #TeamBRACE who took part, and a huge congratulations for completing this challenge.
Each year, we come together at the BRACE Carol Service to remember loved ones lost to #dementia 🕊️
New entries to the BRACE Book of Remembrance are read aloud, and the book displayed. This is a free way to honour your loved one's memory and keep them alive.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/book-of-reme...
New entries to the BRACE Book of Remembrance are read aloud, and the book displayed. This is a free way to honour your loved one's memory and keep them alive.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/book-of-reme...
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Each year, we come together at the BRACE Carol Service to remember loved ones lost to #dementia 🕊️
New entries to the BRACE Book of Remembrance are read aloud, and the book displayed. This is a free way to honour your loved one's memory and keep them alive.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/book-of-reme...
New entries to the BRACE Book of Remembrance are read aloud, and the book displayed. This is a free way to honour your loved one's memory and keep them alive.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/book-of-reme...
Worried about dementia running in the family? For most people, #dementia isn’t inherited, but some types do have stronger genetic links.
Research is helping us understand how genes contribute to different dementias, and how we can reduce risk for future generations.
Research is helping us understand how genes contribute to different dementias, and how we can reduce risk for future generations.
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Worried about dementia running in the family? For most people, #dementia isn’t inherited, but some types do have stronger genetic links.
Research is helping us understand how genes contribute to different dementias, and how we can reduce risk for future generations.
Research is helping us understand how genes contribute to different dementias, and how we can reduce risk for future generations.
BRACE are honoured to have won the Research Award at the BDAA Bristol Dementia Awards 2025! 🏆
A huge thank you to Bristol Dementia Action Alliance for this recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event celebrating all those making a difference for people affected by #dementia
A huge thank you to Bristol Dementia Action Alliance for this recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event celebrating all those making a difference for people affected by #dementia
October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BRACE are honoured to have won the Research Award at the BDAA Bristol Dementia Awards 2025! 🏆
A huge thank you to Bristol Dementia Action Alliance for this recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event celebrating all those making a difference for people affected by #dementia
A huge thank you to Bristol Dementia Action Alliance for this recognition and for hosting such a wonderful event celebrating all those making a difference for people affected by #dementia
Recent research has shown younger generations, especially women, have a lower #dementia risk than their grandparents did at the same age.
Experts suggest that improved education, healthcare, and lifestyle changes could be driving this decline.
Experts suggest that improved education, healthcare, and lifestyle changes could be driving this decline.
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Recent research has shown younger generations, especially women, have a lower #dementia risk than their grandparents did at the same age.
Experts suggest that improved education, healthcare, and lifestyle changes could be driving this decline.
Experts suggest that improved education, healthcare, and lifestyle changes could be driving this decline.
Today, 18 incredible runners are representing BRACE at the Manchester Half Marathon! 🏃
We are so grateful for the months of training and fundraising that have led up to today.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE - good luck today! 🌟
We are so grateful for the months of training and fundraising that have led up to today.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE - good luck today! 🌟
October 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today, 18 incredible runners are representing BRACE at the Manchester Half Marathon! 🏃
We are so grateful for the months of training and fundraising that have led up to today.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE - good luck today! 🌟
We are so grateful for the months of training and fundraising that have led up to today.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE - good luck today! 🌟
Symptoms of depression are common for people living with #dementia, and the emotional & physical demands of caring for a loved one can also lead to feelings of depression or anxiety.
Remember, looking after yourself is just as important as caring for others.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025
Remember, looking after yourself is just as important as caring for others.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Symptoms of depression are common for people living with #dementia, and the emotional & physical demands of caring for a loved one can also lead to feelings of depression or anxiety.
Remember, looking after yourself is just as important as caring for others.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025
Remember, looking after yourself is just as important as caring for others.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025
WOW! Our incredible #TeamBRACE Cardiff Half runners have raised £9,861 (incl. gift aid) towards vital #dementia research. 🏃
We are so grateful to each and every one of you, for your amazing efforts in both training and fundraising - time to enjoy some well earned rest. 🧘
We are so grateful to each and every one of you, for your amazing efforts in both training and fundraising - time to enjoy some well earned rest. 🧘
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
WOW! Our incredible #TeamBRACE Cardiff Half runners have raised £9,861 (incl. gift aid) towards vital #dementia research. 🏃
We are so grateful to each and every one of you, for your amazing efforts in both training and fundraising - time to enjoy some well earned rest. 🧘
We are so grateful to each and every one of you, for your amazing efforts in both training and fundraising - time to enjoy some well earned rest. 🧘
Best of luck to all 18 BRACE runners taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon today! 🏃
A huge well done for all your incredible fundraising and training up to now - every step you take brings us one step closer to a cure for #dementia.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE 🌟
A huge well done for all your incredible fundraising and training up to now - every step you take brings us one step closer to a cure for #dementia.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE 🌟
October 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Best of luck to all 18 BRACE runners taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon today! 🏃
A huge well done for all your incredible fundraising and training up to now - every step you take brings us one step closer to a cure for #dementia.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE 🌟
A huge well done for all your incredible fundraising and training up to now - every step you take brings us one step closer to a cure for #dementia.
Thank you so much for being a part of #TeamBRACE 🌟
A simple urine test could help spot #dementia decades before symptoms appear, new research shows. The study found that protein in urine may act as an early warning sign.
At BRACE, we fund research into early diagnosis, because the sooner dementia is detected, the more chance there is to prevent it.
At BRACE, we fund research into early diagnosis, because the sooner dementia is detected, the more chance there is to prevent it.
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A simple urine test could help spot #dementia decades before symptoms appear, new research shows. The study found that protein in urine may act as an early warning sign.
At BRACE, we fund research into early diagnosis, because the sooner dementia is detected, the more chance there is to prevent it.
At BRACE, we fund research into early diagnosis, because the sooner dementia is detected, the more chance there is to prevent it.
A breakthrough in #dementia research has given new hope for those living with Huntington’s disease.
A new gene therapy has slowed progression by 75%, offering the chance of decades more good quality life for those affected.
A new gene therapy has slowed progression by 75%, offering the chance of decades more good quality life for those affected.
September 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A breakthrough in #dementia research has given new hope for those living with Huntington’s disease.
A new gene therapy has slowed progression by 75%, offering the chance of decades more good quality life for those affected.
A new gene therapy has slowed progression by 75%, offering the chance of decades more good quality life for those affected.
Earlier this month, our BRACE Champions (supporters who donate regularly) were invited to visit the incredible SWD Brain Bank.
Guided by Bank Manager Laura, they saw how this unique facility is helping scientists drive breakthroughs around the world.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/brace-champi...
Guided by Bank Manager Laura, they saw how this unique facility is helping scientists drive breakthroughs around the world.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/brace-champi...
September 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Earlier this month, our BRACE Champions (supporters who donate regularly) were invited to visit the incredible SWD Brain Bank.
Guided by Bank Manager Laura, they saw how this unique facility is helping scientists drive breakthroughs around the world.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/brace-champi...
Guided by Bank Manager Laura, they saw how this unique facility is helping scientists drive breakthroughs around the world.
www.alzheimers-brace.org/brace-champi...
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare form of #dementia affecting 1 in 20 people with a diagnosis.
It mainly affects the frontal (front) and temporal (side) lobes of the brain. These areas are responsible for personality, behaviour and communication.
It mainly affects the frontal (front) and temporal (side) lobes of the brain. These areas are responsible for personality, behaviour and communication.
September 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare form of #dementia affecting 1 in 20 people with a diagnosis.
It mainly affects the frontal (front) and temporal (side) lobes of the brain. These areas are responsible for personality, behaviour and communication.
It mainly affects the frontal (front) and temporal (side) lobes of the brain. These areas are responsible for personality, behaviour and communication.
Race for BRACE & raise money for vital dementia research, while taking on a challenge that pushes your limits! 🏃
Run anything from a 5k to an ultramarathon - whether it’s your very first race or your hundredth, join #TeamBRACE and make a difference:
www.alzheimers-brace.org/challenge-ev...
Run anything from a 5k to an ultramarathon - whether it’s your very first race or your hundredth, join #TeamBRACE and make a difference:
www.alzheimers-brace.org/challenge-ev...
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Race for BRACE & raise money for vital dementia research, while taking on a challenge that pushes your limits! 🏃
Run anything from a 5k to an ultramarathon - whether it’s your very first race or your hundredth, join #TeamBRACE and make a difference:
www.alzheimers-brace.org/challenge-ev...
Run anything from a 5k to an ultramarathon - whether it’s your very first race or your hundredth, join #TeamBRACE and make a difference:
www.alzheimers-brace.org/challenge-ev...
Blood tests could soon diagnose Alzheimer's disease. This could support the 1 in 3 people in England who are living with dementia without a diagnosis.
BRACE has been investing significant funding into earlier dementia diagnosis.
No one seeking a #dementia diagnosis should be without one.
BRACE has been investing significant funding into earlier dementia diagnosis.
No one seeking a #dementia diagnosis should be without one.
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Blood tests could soon diagnose Alzheimer's disease. This could support the 1 in 3 people in England who are living with dementia without a diagnosis.
BRACE has been investing significant funding into earlier dementia diagnosis.
No one seeking a #dementia diagnosis should be without one.
BRACE has been investing significant funding into earlier dementia diagnosis.
No one seeking a #dementia diagnosis should be without one.
Reposted by BRACE Dementia Research
Our latest paper in @braincomms.bsky.social demonstrating sensitivity of Fastball (a passive 3min test of recognition memory) to memory deficits in Mild Cognitive Impairment.
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
#eeg #dementia
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@alzheimersbrace.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
#eeg #dementia
@uniofbath.bsky.social
@proflizcoulthard.bsky.social
@alzheimersbrace.bsky.social
A passive and objective measure of recognition memory in mild cognitive impairment using Fastball memory assessment
Stothart et al. present evidence that Fastball, a new EEG method for the passive and objective measurement of recognition memory, is sensitive to amnestic
doi.org
September 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Our latest paper in @braincomms.bsky.social demonstrating sensitivity of Fastball (a passive 3min test of recognition memory) to memory deficits in Mild Cognitive Impairment.
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
#eeg #dementia
@uniofbath.bsky.social
@proflizcoulthard.bsky.social
@alzheimersbrace.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
#eeg #dementia
@uniofbath.bsky.social
@proflizcoulthard.bsky.social
@alzheimersbrace.bsky.social
Join us for our FREE webinar, and learn what an LPA can do for you and your loved ones... and the surprisingly simple process behind putting one in place.
📅 Thursday 25th September
⏰ 1pm – 1.30pm
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📅 Thursday 25th September
⏰ 1pm – 1.30pm
🎟️ FREE: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/onlin...
August 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us for our FREE webinar, and learn what an LPA can do for you and your loved ones... and the surprisingly simple process behind putting one in place.
📅 Thursday 25th September
⏰ 1pm – 1.30pm
🎟️ FREE: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/onlin...
📅 Thursday 25th September
⏰ 1pm – 1.30pm
🎟️ FREE: www.alzheimers-brace.org/events/onlin...
Record levels of dementia patients are now receiving support from the NHS.
Support is expanding nationwide - but there is still so much to do.
At BRACE, we fund research into early #dementia diagnosis, helping people access support sooner and giving new treatments more time to make a difference.
Support is expanding nationwide - but there is still so much to do.
At BRACE, we fund research into early #dementia diagnosis, helping people access support sooner and giving new treatments more time to make a difference.
August 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Record levels of dementia patients are now receiving support from the NHS.
Support is expanding nationwide - but there is still so much to do.
At BRACE, we fund research into early #dementia diagnosis, helping people access support sooner and giving new treatments more time to make a difference.
Support is expanding nationwide - but there is still so much to do.
At BRACE, we fund research into early #dementia diagnosis, helping people access support sooner and giving new treatments more time to make a difference.