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Find out about the information and support services we offer for people worried about or affected by dementia.
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This section of our website provides in-depth information about dementia, including an array of publications, factsheets and guidance on dementia-related topics.

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Keeping the mind active may delay physical symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for some people

Research published today (Wednesday 24 February) in Neurology suggests that staying in school for longer and keeping your brain busy may help to delay some of the brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease, but only for people with the ApoE4 gene.

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Dementia Friends - an Alzheimer's Society initiative

Dementia Friends

Become a Dementia Friend to understand a bit more about dementia and the little ways in which you can help people living with the condition.
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