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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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