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Scientists at King's College London have identified a single blood protein that may indicate the development of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear, a disorder that has been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Read more here.

Age NI Welcomes Launch of Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) 's report ‘Prepared to Care’. Duane Farrell, Age NI Charity Director commented, ‘We welcome the publication of this legislative review by the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland on the important issue of adult social care.

Age Sector Platform has teamed up with Phoenix Natural Gas to offer an incentive for people aged 60 or over who may be interested in switching to gas central heating.  The charity has helped to launch the 60+ Saver Scheme offering people aged 60 or over in the greater Belfast area a grant of £500 towards the cost of switching. Read more here.

The Minister for Primary and Social Care, Kathleen Lynch TD (16 June) welcomed the establishment of a fund to support the implementation of reforms in disability and mental health services.  The Service Reform Fund is supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive and Genio.

The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a Festival Of Ideas, including an International Dementia Conference in Birmingham on 3 and 4 November 2015.  Further information can be found via the following links;-

http://www.festivalofideas.org.uk/

http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/ideas/big-ask

http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/international-dementia-conference

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Ireland in developing initiatives that bring the
older and younger generations together. In 2012, in recognition of that, Age Action Ireland developed a mapping

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is pleased to announce the launch of the SFI Career Development Award 2015 Programme.

Career Development Awards support excellent investigators still in the earlier stages of their research career who are already in an independent academic position and who obtain their salary either from the organisation with which they are employed or from an alternative funding source. The award provides an opportunity to extend activities by allowing research teams to be built or expanded.

The Stroke Association is  collaborating with HSC R&D Division to support stroke research and build capacity in Northern Ireland.

Deadline

Call for applications CLOSES 5pm on 13 October 2015

Application documents: Joint Stroke Association/HSC R&D Division Stroke Lectureship Award

Medical guidance on how to care for older people with dementia following a hip fracture is 'sadly lacking' according to researchers at the University of East Anglia.

Almost half of all people who suffer hip fractures also have dementia. But a Cochrane Review published today reveals there is no conclusive evidence on how to care for this particularly vulnerable group.