Alzheimer's Society

About dementia

There are many types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.

A-Z of dementia

Take a look at our A-Z of dementia - giving you bite size information on a variety of dementia-related topics.

Online forum

Take a look at some of the discussions on Talking Point, our online forum, and join the conversation today.

Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved and support us from fundraising, volunteering through to campaigning.

Dementia research

Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search for a cure for tomorrow.

Latest News

Crosswords could delay onset of dementia but speed up eventual decline, study claims

Mentally stimulating activities such as doing crosswords and reading books could slow the decline of thinking skills resulting in dementia developing later but progressing faster.