Prevention
There is growing evidence indicating that certain medical conditions - such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity - may increase the risk of dementia, whereas a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk.
We support research into the lifestyle factors that may affect the risk of developing dementia.
Current Projects
Alzheimer's Society funds four types of research grant: Project grants; Research fellowships; PhD studentships; Dissemination grants. Below is a list of our current research projects sorted by grant type.
You can also see our current and completed research sorted by different categories.
Projects
- Treatments to lower blood pressure and cholesterol: a pilot study for treatment after stroke (Nottingham University)
- Reviewing the evidence for how lifestyle affects risk of dementia (Cambridge University)
- Why do older people develop dementia after surgery? (Imperial College London)
PhD studentships
- Flavonoids in the diet: Could they help prevent Alzheimer's disease? (University of Bath)
- Evaluating a new antibody therapy to prevent Alzheimer's disease (Cardiff University)
Current research by dementia type
Look through a list of our current research, sorted according to dementia type, grant type or research topic.
Understanding the risk factors for dementia
Read the Alzheimer's Society factsheet on the risk factors for dementia.
A guide to dementia science
Find out more about what science tells us about the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia.
Online forum
Visit Talking Point and take part in the discussions
