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About dementia

There are many types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

       

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Alzheimer's Society comment on new dementia prevalence statistics

New prevalence statistics have been released from an Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned report by the University of Oxford suggesting that there are now 820,000 people in the UK with dementia.

       

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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.

We are the only organisation to work with leading scientists and people affected by dementia to ensure our research influences practice and transforms lives.