As the weather gets colder, there are a few simple things that can help people living with dementia stay warm and comfortable. Dementia can sometimes affect a person’s awareness of temperature, meaning they may not always notice when they are cold. Changes to routine and shorter days can also affect how someone feels and behaves.…

What a weekend for #TeamBRACE! On Sunday 4th October, our incredible runners took on both the Manchester Half Marathon and Cardiff Half Marathon, raising a fantastic £24,967 for dementia research between them. In Manchester, our runners raised an amazing £12,037, including £1,698 in Gift Aid. Meanwhile, over in Cardiff, our #TeamBRACE runners raised an incredible…

Former BBC journalist Ali Vowles has joined forces with Bristol charity BRACE Dementia Research to become their latest ambassador.  This partnership is personal for Ali as her late mum spent the last few years of her life living with dementia. One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime; meaningful treatments are…

Researchers funded by Bristol-based charity BRACE Dementia Research have developed a potential new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s. Dr Kemp and his research team at the University of Bristol have been able to convert the high-risk Alzheimer’s gene, APOE4, into the lower-risk APOE3 gene. By targeting these genes, the hope is that the therapy could prevent…

BRACE Dementia Research was saddened to hear that Stephanie Cole OBE, actor and BRACE ambassador, died from Alzheimer’s disease on Friday 18th September 2026. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. Stephanie passionately believed in dementia research. She showed her support for BRACE through speaking at events and helping to raise the charity’s profile. She…

This week we’d like to celebrate one of our amazing fundraisers, Scott. A dedicated runner from Plymouth, Scott has completed 59 marathons, including all eight World Majors. He’s raised thousands of pounds for charity through his years as a dedicated runner and fundraiser, and this November, Scott is putting on his running shoes once again and completing his 60th marathon with Athens Marathon in support of BRACE. Scott’s…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken openly about the impact Alzheimer’s disease has had on his own family, revealing that his father, who is living with the condition, is unaware that his son has become Prime Minister. Speaking about his personal experience, Burnham described the emotional realities of dementia while highlighting the urgent need to…

The South West Dementia Brain Bank (SWDBB) has stepped up to become the UK’s Lead Centre for the Brains for Dementia Research (BDR) project, further strengthening its role in advancing dementia research.  In 2007, the Brains for Dementia Research project was established as a UK-wide network spanning six centres across England and Wales.    Through the project, people with and without dementia are followed over time by…

BRACE funded PhD student, Oliver Hermann recently completed his studies and has been awarded his doctorship. Congratulations to Dr Hermann.  During his PhD, Oliver undertook research at the University of Bath, which was led by Dr George Stothart, into the early Alzheimer’s test, Fastball. A key focus of his PhD was investigating the Fastball test as a means to potentially diagnosis…

Thank you to the Bristol Masons’ Charity for their generous donation of £2,000 to support innovative research, at the University of Bristol, looking into sleep patterns and earlier dementia diagnosis. By studying sleep patterns, the researchers hope to be able to predict patients at the highest risk of developing dementia in later life. It is…