News Our Ambassador Sir Tony Robinson records special podcast episode for Dementia Action Week Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson joined Alzheimer’s Society Director of Research and Innovation, Fiona Carragher, in the studio to record a very special episode of the Tony Robinson Cunningcast podcast. Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson joined Alzheimer’s Society Director of Research and Innovation, Fiona Carragher, in the studio to record a very special episode of the Tony Robinson Cunningcast podcast. ... 16 May 2024
Real stories We didn't know anyone with a Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey... Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey... ... 13 May 2024
Real stories It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed. Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed. ... 11 May 2024
Information How many people have dementia in the UK? There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. The number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. The number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. ... 10 May 2024
Real stories Why our celebrity supporters are backing the 'Support the Supporters' campaign In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. ... 09 May 2024
Real stories Finding hope through support from Alzheimer's Society For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. ... 05 May 2024
Real stories It’s time for politicians to listen to people affected by dementia Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. ... 23 April 2024
Real stories I wear my Forget me not Appeal badge for Eric Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. ... 15 April 2024
Real stories Taking on Trek26 for my gramps and everyone affected by dementia Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. ... 04 April 2024
Real stories Bill's story: "Someone who's dying of dementia does so over and over again" Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. ... 20 March 2024
Information Why is digital design important for someone affected by dementia? Find out why it’s important to create accessible websites, apps and software for people affected by dementia. Discover who our Dementia Voice team are and how we can work with you on your website accessibility. Find out why it’s important to create accessible websites, apps and software for people affected by dementia. Discover who our Dementia Voice team are and how we can work with you on your website accessibility. ... 20 March 2024
Real stories Dad and I have shared unforgettable football memories, even since his dementia diagnosis Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. ... 20 March 2024