BRACE Dementia Research, a small Bristol charity, has received a £1 million donation to support research across Bristol and the South West.
The donation will be used in activities aimed at improving early dementia diagnosis.
Dementia is often diagnosed too late. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, begins up to 20 years before a diagnosis takes place. More accurate ways to diagnose dementia are needed so patients can access treatments earlier and plan for their future.
BRACE chief executive Chris Williams said: “The focus on improving early diagnosis is crucial, as it can significantly enhance patients’ access to new treatments, and soon that could be the new dementia drugs.”