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Advice
Advice
Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?'
Advice
Advice
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
Information
Information
Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control.
Advice
Advice
Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation.
Advice
Advice
The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.
Research
Research

Donanemab has been licensed in the UK as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s but is only available privately, not through the NHS. Here's what we know about this new Alzheimer's drug.

Real stories
Real stories

Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis.

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