Advice 5 New Year’s resolutions to help reduce your risk of dementia Here are five things you can do to help lower your chances of developing dementia, with illustrations by multi-award winning cartoonist, the late Tony Husband. Here are five things you can do to help lower your chances of developing dementia, with illustrations by multi-award winning cartoonist, the late Tony Husband. ... 19 December 2025
Real stories The practical ways Dementia Adviser Kiran helped Liz and Jim Liz Rose talks about how Kiran, a Dementia Adviser at Alzheimer's Society, has supported with her husband Jim’s vascular dementia. Liz Rose talks about how Kiran, a Dementia Adviser at Alzheimer's Society, has supported with her husband Jim’s vascular dementia. ... 18 December 2025 0comments.
Information Do people with dementia pay less Council Tax? People with dementia may be eligible for a reduction in their Council Tax bill. Money you save can help you to maintain your independence. For example, buying assistive technology or paying for a taxi to meet with friends. People with dementia may be eligible for a reduction in their Council Tax bill. Money you save can help you to maintain your independence. For example, buying assistive technology or paying for a taxi to meet with friends. ... 14 December 2025 0comments.
Research Dementia research trials: What is trontinemab? Trontinemab is one of the latest disease-modifying drugs currently being tested in late-stage clinical trials. Here’s what we know about this potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Trontinemab is one of the latest disease-modifying drugs currently being tested in late-stage clinical trials. Here’s what we know about this potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. ... 28 November 2025
Advice 7 ways to support a person with dementia in cold weather If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. ... 27 November 2025
Advice 6 ideas for a dementia-friendly Chanukah A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. ... 26 November 2025
Research Dementia research: What is semaglutide? Semaglutide (the essential ingredient in Rybelsus, Ozempic and Wegovy) is currently in the headlines after the disappointing news that clinical trials showed it does not help slow Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what we know about this drug. Semaglutide (the essential ingredient in Rybelsus, Ozempic and Wegovy) is currently in the headlines after the disappointing news that clinical trials showed it does not help slow Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what we know about this drug. ... 24 November 2025
Advice Supporting people with dementia during distressing news events Support available from Alzheimer’s Society for people affected by dementia struggling with the news, and how you can help look after your own mental health as well. Support available from Alzheimer’s Society for people affected by dementia struggling with the news, and how you can help look after your own mental health as well. ... 24 November 2025
Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive Snuggle Elf to give as a seasonal toy. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive Snuggle Elf to give as a seasonal toy. ... 12 November 2025
Support us Christmas gift ideas for people with dementia Not sure what to buy for somebody who is living with dementia? Read our guide to the best Christmas gifts and stocking fillers in our online shop. Not sure what to buy for somebody who is living with dementia? Read our guide to the best Christmas gifts and stocking fillers in our online shop. ... 11 November 2025
Real stories How people experience and cope with dementia stigma Some people affected by dementia have felt misunderstood and discriminated against. These first-hand accounts show some of the ways in which people are stigmatised and treated wrongly. Some people affected by dementia have felt misunderstood and discriminated against. These first-hand accounts show some of the ways in which people are stigmatised and treated wrongly. ... 06 November 2025
Real stories Christmas is bittersweet for families living with dementia Dementia Adviser Jaime Berry talks about her experiences of helping families dealing with dementia at Christmas and how she helps make it work for them. Dementia Adviser Jaime Berry talks about her experiences of helping families dealing with dementia at Christmas and how she helps make it work for them. ... 03 November 2025
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