With support from the England and Wales Cricket Board, the cricket world is uniting to raise vital funds and awareness of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, will see Alzheimer’s Society ...
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we have published new data revealing that people living with undiagnosed dementia attend A&E three times more than those without the condition, accounting for more than ...
Lord Ara Darzi’s review of the NHS highlights why the UK government needs to act now and invest in dementia diagnosis, care and research. Mark MacDonald, our Associate Director of Evidence, Policy and ...
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As people get older, they are likely to notice some changes in their mental abilities. Though these changes can be frustrating, they are a natural part of ageing. Dementia is not a normal part of ...
Trek for loved ones and bring help and hope to everyone living with dementia and experience the beauty of the Jurassic Coast. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, I loved every moment ...
Our policy team work to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This section gives an overview of how we do this. Information Tag: Information. Our National Influencing Team works ...
Dr Sarah Ryan’s research aims to understand the role of brain’s immune cells, microglia, in frontotemporal dementia, and whether addressing brain inflammation could be a new therapeutic target.
Getting an early and accurate diagnosis of the disease causing a person’s dementia remains a huge challenge. Dr Lengyel is investigating the eye health of people living with Down’s syndrome and mild ...
how relationships might change after a dementia diagnosis what you can do to help prepare for and live with these changes how to get and give support while in a relationship. When you’ve been told you ...
Mealtime challenges can be experienced at every stage of the dementia journey, but often become more common when people move to care homes and need more assistance. Rosey Meiring is looking at ...
Dr Harry Pritchard will develop new animal models to study the mechanisms behind reduced blood flow to the brain in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Through his work, Dr Pritchard aims to ...