Age Concern And Help The Aged On New Research On Dementia, UK

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Also Included In: Seniors / Aging;  Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 19 May 2009 - 7:00 PDT

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Commenting on the new research on Alzheimer's by the the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director for Age Concern and Help the Aged said:

'This research provides more scientific evidence that working is a crucial ingredient of that engaging and active lifestyle we know is key to healthy mental ageing.

'Ensuring a more comfortable retirement is not the only reason why older workers want to work for longer. Keeping their brains active and their social relationships fresh are often equally important.

'In an ageing society, where the cases of Alzheimer's are predicted to rise to one million in the next 15 years, more research is needed to find out what can prevent or delay the onset of dementia.'

Age Concern England and Help the Aged have joined together to form a single charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

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Help The Aged