Advice

Movement expert Dr Ríona McArdle and former carer, Lyn Rogers, explain why dementia can make moving around more difficult, and share ideas for supporting you to keep moving well.

Information
Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia.
Real stories

Julie shares her memory of a dreamlike encounter with her husband, Ray, who has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's.

Real stories

Pete lives with early-onset dementia and is a passionate contributor to Alzheimer’s Society’s activities. His experiences help shape our work through regular involvement in national and local activities.

Research

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. 

Real stories

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.

Real stories

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

Advice

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.

Research
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.