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Memory Air
Interesting stories this week
How AI Is Helping Scientists Understand Dementia Faster Than Ever
Responding to YOU!
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Interesting Stories This Week:
The Alzheimer’s charity stamp raising millions
Blood tests and the future of Alzheimer’s diagnosis
New Admiral Nurse support launched in Scotland
A three-minute test showing early Alzheimer’s risk
A sense of purpose may protect brain health
How AI Is Helping Scientists Understand Dementia Faster Than Ever
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of everyday life — from chatbots on banking apps to digital assistants like Siri or Alexa. In fact, 66% of UK workers now report using AI to help with tasks such as research or drafting documents.
But AI isn’t just changing how we work. It’s also beginning to reshape how scientists study complex conditions like dementia.
At University College London (UCL), researchers are testing what’s being described as an “AI scientist” — a system designed to help accelerate scientific discovery. One of those involved is Dr Mathieu Bourdenx, a Senior Research Fellow, who is studying why certain brain cells begin to malfunction.
Traditionally, analysing large volumes of scientific data can take months. With AI support, Dr Bourdenx explains that tasks which once took months can now be completed in weeks, allowing researchers to test ideas, spot patterns, and move forward far more quickly.
Importantly, this technology isn’t replacing scientists. Instead, it’s acting as an additional tool — helping researchers work faster, more accurately, and with greater insight. The hope is that this could eventually lead to earlier detection of brain changes, better understanding of dementia, and improved prevention strategies.
AI may not hold all the answers yet, but it’s already helping scientists ask better questions — and that could make a meaningful difference for the future of dementia research.
A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved
Every week, we share an honest story from a caregiver — the things most people are too afraid to say out loud.
This Week’s Caregiver Story-
I’m struggling with changes in my partner’s behaviour and I don’t know how to make sense of them. There have been repeated issues around money being moved without discussion, and I feel increasingly excluded and unsupported financially.
There have also been changes in how my partner speaks about me to others, including comments that feel dismissive or hurtful. On top of this, I’ve noticed changes in personal care and routines that don’t feel like the person I once knew.
Altogether, it’s left me feeling unsettled, confused, and unsure what to do next.
Harvey says:
Thank you for sharing this — what you’ve described is understandably distressing, and it’s important to take it seriously.
Changes around money management, communication, and personal care can be incredibly difficult to experience, especially when they affect your sense of security and trust. Whether these changes are linked to cognitive decline, emotional stress, or something else entirely, you should not feel dismissed or left to cope alone.
Financial decisions being made without transparency can create fear and instability, and changes in how someone speaks about their partner can be deeply painful. Equally, shifts in self-care or daily routines are often early signs that something isn’t quite right and deserve attention rather than explanation away.
What matters most right now is your safety — emotional, financial, and practical. It may help to quietly begin documenting changes you’re noticing and, where possible, seek advice from a trusted professional such as a GP, solicitor, or support organisation. These conversations don’t have to be confrontational; they are about understanding what support you need.
You are not overreacting by noticing these patterns. Trust your instincts. Reaching out, asking questions, and seeking guidance is a strong and sensible step — not a betrayal of anyone, but an act of care for yourself.
Thank you for trusting us with something so personal. You are not alone in navigating this, even when it feels that way.
Harvey
If something’s been on your heart lately, let us know. We read every word. Your voice could offer comfort to someone else navigating the same journey.
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