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

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Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved and support us from fundraising, volunteering, taking part in our events 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

Carey Mulligan lends her support to Dementia Awareness Week™

Carey Mulligan was on her way to Cannes Film Festival but stopped off via London so she could pop into the Savoy and have afternoon tea with people with dementia and their carers.