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Real stories
5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia
Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy. Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy.
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11 September 2025
Research
What is ‘tau’ and what role does it play in dementia?

In the laboratory, dementia researchers focus on understanding how sickness in the brain can lead to loss of memory and identity. Over many studies, a few key proteins have stood out as having a significant role, and one of them is tau. 

In the laboratory, dementia researchers focus on understanding how sickness in the brain can lead to loss of memory and identity. Over many studies, a few key proteins have stood out as having a significant role, and one of them is tau. 

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10 September 2025
Real stories
I'm doing Memory Walk to raise awareness of young people's experiences with dementia

Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

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08 September 2025
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Taking on a trio of cycling challenges after a life-changing accident

Rob Bryant is raising money for Alzheimer's Society, so we can continue helping everyone affected by dementia, including his mum, Maggie.

Rob Bryant is raising money for Alzheimer's Society, so we can continue helping everyone affected by dementia, including his mum, Maggie.

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05 September 2025
Advice
Gas, heating and energy tips for people affected by dementia and carers

Keeping safe and warm at home is important for everyone, including people living with dementia and their carers. 

Keeping safe and warm at home is important for everyone, including people living with dementia and their carers. 

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29 August 2025
Advice
How to support a person with dementia to use social media appropriately

Social media is a big part of modern life. It can be a great way to stay in touch and connected, but it can bring some challenges for a person with dementia.

Social media is a big part of modern life. It can be a great way to stay in touch and connected, but it can bring some challenges for a person with dementia.

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19 August 2025
Real stories
"Dementia isn’t just for ‘old people’" - Katrina and her mum's story

Katrina shares her experience of supporting her mum, who was diagnosed with dementia at just 57.

Katrina shares her experience of supporting her mum, who was diagnosed with dementia at just 57.

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05 August 2025
Research
Jelly Drops: award-winning sweets that boost hydration
Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, delicious bite-sized sweets, designed to boost health and hydration. Jelly Drops have helped over 80,000 people living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, delicious bite-sized sweets, designed to boost health and hydration. Jelly Drops have helped over 80,000 people living with dementia.
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07 July 2025
Advice
Gardening and outside spaces: Tips for people affected by dementia
Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try. Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try.
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23 June 2025
Real stories
How creative activities can help people with dementia

Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun.  

Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun.  

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20 June 2025
Advice
When the motivation is gone: supporting a person with dementia who has apathy

Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’.

Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’.

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19 June 2025
Research
Striking the right chord: Music, movement and dementia

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can help to stimulate the brains of people living with dementia. 

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can help to stimulate the brains of people living with dementia. 

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17 June 2025
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