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Alzheimer's Society announces two new Accelerator Programme partnerships

We are thrilled to announce two exciting new partnerships through our Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme, designed to support innovative dementia products and bring help and hope to people living with dementia. These collaborations mark significant steps in our ongoing mission to improve the lives of those affected by dementia.

We are thrilled to announce two exciting new partnerships through our Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme, designed to support innovative dementia products and bring help and hope to people living with dementia. These collaborations mark significant steps in our ongoing mission to improve the lives of those affected by dementia.

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04 July 2024
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Donald Trump, Joe Biden and dementia: Why not to diagnose from a distance
In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. While it’s right that voters should be able to discuss a candidate’s perceived mental and physical fitness for such an important role, it’s not right to speculate that someone specifically has dementia or a mental health condition. In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. While it’s right that voters should be able to discuss a candidate’s perceived mental and physical fitness for such an important role, it’s not right to speculate that someone specifically has dementia or a mental health condition.
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02 July 2024
Research
How to spot dementia misinformation in the media
Misinformation about dementia is common in the media, with articles and posts claiming that something 'cures' or 'causes' dementia. Here is our guide to spotting fake or exaggerated stories and identifying reliable information. Misinformation about dementia is common in the media, with articles and posts claiming that something 'cures' or 'causes' dementia. Here is our guide to spotting fake or exaggerated stories and identifying reliable information.
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30 May 2024
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.

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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...

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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.

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11 May 2024
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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.
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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. 

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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.

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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.

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23 April 2024
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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.

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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.

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04 April 2024
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