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 0comments.
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 Six 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 0comments.
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
Information Hidden disabilities and dementia: Can a sunflower lanyard help me? Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way to recognise if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way to recognise if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? ... 03 November 2025
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who feel anxious or restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who feel anxious or restless. ... 01 November 2025
Real stories 5 creative activities to help people living with dementia When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved. When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved. ... 29 October 2025
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