Simon Lord

An important step as we announce the 5 finalists of the Longitude Prize on Dementia. Fantastic to see these global teams share their innovative technologies @AlzheimerEurope @LPDementia @Challenge_Works @alzheimerssoc @innovateuk

The Dementia Innovators Program is open to all NHS and non-NHS health and social care staff, and applications open on the 1st October. More information and details of how to apply can be found here: spkl.io/60104hdNY (2/2)

Proud to be a member of the Longitude Prize Committee and see the first modern @longitude_prize from @Challenge_Works awarded to @AstregoDx for their amazing innovation on AMR. Very excited to take that learning into the Longitude prize on dementia! @alzheimerssoc @LPDementia

'My dad would always say 1966, the World Cup and the year he founded his business.' Our friend, Matt, from our amazing Accelerator partners @cognitivebook chats to the @guardian about the inspiration behind volume two of his dementia-friendly books. 1/3 theguardian.com/football/artic…

Brilliant to chair the Longitude Prize in Dementia session with wonderful panel members @kihlstrom_ltd @TrevorSalomon1 @ruthneale An inspiring discussion- we are unashamedly ambitious about bringing global entrepreneurs into dementia @alzheimerssoc @LPDementia #ADI2024

People living with dementia can often find it challenging to seek help during distress. Smart Socks by @Milbotix, part of the Alzheimer's Society Accelerator, detects and alerts caregivers to rising distress, transforming well-being monitoring. #WorldAlzheimersMonth #innovation

After his grandma was admitted to hospital with dehydration, Lewis Hornby came up with an idea to help people with #dementia. With the help of our Accelerator programme, @‌JellyDrops_ is now an international company. Accelerator applications are open: bit.ly/3qRhm8Q.

Can you transform the lives of people living with dementia with up to £100k funding? Join Alzheimer's Society Accelerator Programme for the last webinar on 'pitching your idea' on the 17th August at 5.30pm. Hear from previous partners and people with lived experience of dementia.

Can you transform the lives of people living with dementia with up to £100k funding? Join Alzheimer's Society Accelerator Programme and turn your idea into reality. Sign up for webinar 2 on Thursday at 5.30 pm to learn how to apply. alzheimers.org.uk/research/our-r…

Great to have our Lived Experience Advisory Panel members join and present at our first #cocreation workshops. Find out more here >> dementia.longitudeprize.org/lived-experien…

Please retweet @KateLeeCEO @RichJamesOakley @FiCarragher @CapperColin @alzheimerssoc @AlzSocResearch and share this wonderful opportunity for a PhD student to be part of @Time4Dementia @Innov_Dementia @DementiaVoices @UniversitiesUK @DiverseAlz @NursesHhft @DemCarersCount

Today’s full results support what we heard about donanemab in May – the drug is able to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by more than 20%. This is truly a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. #donanemab #AAIC23

1/3 @alzheimerssoc Innovation team has launched the Feel Good Folder, a co-created motivational resource designed to help people living with dementia to be more active. It’s full of content to promote behaviour change & can be used independently, or with the support of others.

‘For me, the benefits have been manifold. It’s been great to get more mobility in my arms and improve my range since having a shoulder replacement a while ago. Now I can do things I couldn’t do before, like scratching parts of my back I wasn’t able to reach!’ (1/2)

1/3 "I'm proud to join my wife Sandra, who lives with dementia, fellow campaigner Jeanette, and @alzheimerssoc staff handing in our #PlanD open letter to @DHSCgovuk. Sandra and I battled for her to receive a diagnosis, and ever since it has felt as though we've been forgotten"

Got an idea or product that will transform the lives of people living with dementia? We want to help you make it happen. Join a webinar on applying to our Accelerator Programme for funding and support here: bit.ly/43V7Lfs

From the 10-Year Plan to the Major Conditions Strategy, #PlanD doesn’t change. @AlzSocCampaigns are calling on Govt to ensure any strategy delivers for people affected. Please show your support and sign our letter to @SteveBarclay. #MakeDementiaAPriority bit.ly/3Jp70TN

Every year we help start-ups and established businesses with their new dementia-related products, helping boost them to market - if you've got an idea that could transform the lives of people affected by dementia then give our Accelerator Programme a look!

We're delighted to launch the #LongitudePrize on #Dementia (@LPDementia) today, with @innovateuk & @Challenge_Works! 🎉🍾 The £4.34m prize fund aims to find innovators who can create ground-breaking tech to help people #LivingWithDementia. More info at: bit.ly/3SfNYRU

We're excited to announce the launch of our free 'Dementia and co-creation guide', for anyone designing innovative products and services to tackle the challenges of dementia. Download the guide here: bit.ly/3lFiI0g. #LivingWithDementia #CoCreation