The Galen and Hilary Weston Foundation

Scotland’s Rethink Dementia campaign challenges stigma affecting people with dementia. Read more: tinyurl.com/542ya2n4 Our grants aim to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative disease- tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Delighted to share that a world-first centre for people impacted by rare dementias will be named in honour of visionary philanthropists Hilary and Galen Weston. Read more: tinyurl.com/5d25x3dz tinyurl.com/yebdctdu tinyurl.com/2k52mkfr

@alzheimerssoc report highlights urgent need for faster diagnosis and better support for carers: tinyurl.com/3435bruv We fund research to improve diagnosis of dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

@alzheimerssoc report highlights urgent need for faster diagnosis and better support for carers: tinyurl.com/3435bruv We fund research to improve diagnosis of dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Embedding music therapy on hospital wards may offer alternative to drugs for easing distress in dementia patients. tinyurl.com/mr3r77xs The GHWF fund programmes to improve the lives of people living with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Primary school pupils and dementia patients partnering to share stories and use immersive lighting and audio to break down boundaries: tinyurl.com/3u5za6zp We fund programmes to improve the lives of people living with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525 #Dementia

Blood biomarker trial for Alzheimer’s disease launched, aimed at improving speed and accuracy of diagnosis: tinyurl.com/ykfujm5h We fund biomarker research to improve the lives of people with dementia: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Research reveals that the side on which first symptoms of Parkinson’s appear influences progression of non-motor symptoms of the disease: tinyurl.com/4v7hzfdn We fund research into neurodegenerative diseases of ageing: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

dementia-friendly lanyards and booklets to make matchdays more inclusive for people with dementia: tinyurl.com/mv2vdjat We fund support programmes to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers: tinyurl.com/4x8w6ztm

Researchers at @OfficialUoM find promising biomarkers for Parkinson’s in sebum (skin oil) that could help detect Parkinson’s early: tinyurl.com/3hp99ee We support research into early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

We are deeply saddened by the loss of the Hon. Hilary M. Weston. Her vision and courage will spur us onwards in seeking out a cure for these devastating diseases that affect so many families.

Clinically recognised sleep disorders are associated with increased likelihood of developing neurodegenerative diseases says @UKDRI: tinyurl.com/pbtc6d7r Read about the @TheGHWF biomarker research programme here: lnkd.in/efJEHzba

We are delighted that Alannah Weston Cochrane, Chair of the Galen & Hilary Weston Foundation, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from UCL. This recognises the Weston family's exceptional support for causes including neurodegenerative research at @UCLBrainScience.

New study finds older adults with dementia often overestimate their financial abilities — a risk factor for fraud. tinyurl.com/tfbu9n63 Our funding aims to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525 #DementiaAwareness #Anosognosia

Scientists @ImperialCollege find that the brain cells that die in Parkinson's disease are inefficient in energy production: tinyurl.com/2k3p2ysn Our research grants aim to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative disease- tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

A study from @AgeUK finds over 2.1m UK carers are over 65 yrs old. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ycyy62r4 We fund life-changing research and support for people with dementia and their carers: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

@AgeUK study finds over 2.1m UK carers are over 65 yrs old. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ycyy62r4 We fund life-changing research and support for people with dementia and their carers: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

Researchers @UniOfSurrey seek to develop new app to monitor hydration in patients with dementia: tinyurl.com/2s3kcs5x We fund support programmes to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers: tinyurl.com/uu6hw525

76% of dementia carers have no backup in the event they are unable to provide care: tinyurl.com/mtwj62sd The GHWF provides support to improve the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases of ageing and their carers: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx

Shortage of Parkinson’s nurses drives appeal to provide more education for healthcare professionals: tinyurl.com/4bx6w9pz We support programmes to improve the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases of ageing: tinyurl.com/r6w2jswx