Research activity at RICE focuses on improving three areas of health for older people; Thinking Clearly, Moving Well and Staying Strong. The Institute’s aim is to fight for a cure for dementia and the appeal will help fund research into Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Parkinson’s disease and the decline of bone and muscle health which impacts greatly on the wellbeing of older people and their families.

Based at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, RICE (www.rice.org.uk) is an internationally recognised research institute, treatment centre and memory clinic dedicated to improving quality of life for older people through its research and support for people with dementia, their families and carers.

Research into dementia is underfunded in the UK, according to the Dementia Research UK, 1 in 14 people over 65 have dementia yet only £90 per patient is spent on research.

The RICE Centre also runs courses for carers and Cognitive Stimulation courses for patients. To date the Memory Clinic are proud to have cared for over 12,000 local people with memory problems and supported their families.

Melissa Hillier, CEO at RICE said: “With the launch of this appeal we are celebrating a new vision for the future of RICE as we seek to deliver an expanded research programme aimed at helping older people to Think Clearly, Move Well and Stay Strong. We are thrilled that Professor Roy Jones will continue his support of RICE as our President as we build a lasting legacy of patient led care and research at the charity. Please get in touch if you’re interested in supporting the appeal.”

To find out about our dementia research projects, funding or partnership opportunities contact CEO, Melissa Hillier on [email protected]