Real stories Counselling helped me come to terms with my young-onset dementia diagnosis Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis. Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis. ... 17 June 2025
Real stories Facing dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis as a family Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia. Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia. ... 02 June 2025
Research Can I buy supplements to prevent or treat dementia? We examine the truth behind the sale of supplements, vitamins, products and therapies that claim to prevent or treat dementia, or boost memory. We examine the truth behind the sale of supplements, vitamins, products and therapies that claim to prevent or treat dementia, or boost memory. ... 30 May 2025
Advice How to help a stranger who seems lost and confused Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing. Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing. ... 28 May 2025
Research What is the link between seizures and dementia? There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. ... 30 April 2025
Advice How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. ... 30 April 2025
Real stories Stuart and Carol Jennings: Reflections from a carer Stuart and Carol Jennings have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research. Following the first anniversary of his wife’s death, Stuart reflects on the experience of the 12 years he spent caring for her. Stuart and Carol Jennings have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research. Following the first anniversary of his wife’s death, Stuart reflects on the experience of the 12 years he spent caring for her. ... 25 April 2025
Information Can people with dementia vote? People with dementia have the same right to vote as everyone else. Here we explain why people with dementia can still vote, and the different ways you can vote if you want to. People with dementia have the same right to vote as everyone else. Here we explain why people with dementia can still vote, and the different ways you can vote if you want to. ... 23 April 2025
Real stories My 100km trek across the Sahara to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society An extract from Mary-Joy Albutt’s blog on why she decided to trek across the Sahara for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her Mum who lived with dementia for 12 years. An extract from Mary-Joy Albutt’s blog on why she decided to trek across the Sahara for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her Mum who lived with dementia for 12 years. ... 17 April 2025
Advice 10 ways to make dressing easier for people with dementia As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. ... 16 April 2025
Information What does our blue flower badge represent? We love seeing our badges out in the world, on collars and coats across the country. If you've also spotted one and want to know more about what it represents and why people are wearing these little blue flowers, read on. We love seeing our badges out in the world, on collars and coats across the country. If you've also spotted one and want to know more about what it represents and why people are wearing these little blue flowers, read on. ... 07 April 2025
Advice How to support a person with dementia at Easter Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Easter and during Lent. Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Easter and during Lent. ... 02 April 2025
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