Diagnosis can be inaccurate and take a long time to confirm. Many cases remain undiagnosed
As of 2021 the World Health Organisation estimated that 57 million people are living with dementia around the world. The condition can be debilitating and heartbreaking for the person affected and their families.
Despite this huge need, research into the condition is lagging behind other areas of health:
Diagnosis can be inaccurate and take a long time to confirm. Many cases remain undiagnosed
Treatments that act on the underlying causes of dementia are few in number and hard to access, with concerns about side effects
Treatments for symptoms are only available for some forms of dementia, with limited benefit
GlobalMinds Dementia exists to change this. It is a major research programme seeking to advance the understanding of the diseases that cause dementia and improve lives.
GlobalMinds Dementia is creating a world-leading digital library of health information from people living with dementia.
Researchers will study this library with the aim of making discoveries that improve the detection, prevention and treatment of all forms of dementia.
Recent advances in research are leading to a new generation of treatments that act on the disease processes that drive dementia, rather than symptoms alone. GlobalMinds Dementia will help researchers accelerate this progress to make advances to benefit current and future generations.
By joining GlobalMinds Dementia, you can be part of shaping the future of research and treatments focused on dementia.
We’re inviting people with any form of diagnosed dementia to join GlobalMinds Dementia.
It’s easy to sign up, and once you’ve taken part there is no ongoing commitment.
Please read the information provided and contact us if you would like to join GlobalMinds Dementia.
You will be invited to visit your local GlobalMinds Dementia recruitment centre to take part.
By signing up to GlobalMinds Dementia you’ll be helping researchers to make breakthroughs that could change lives.
As a token of our thanks, we offer a £50 voucher or donation to your chosen charity.