Alzheimer's Society blog

Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

Four ways to spot a financial scam

Anyone can fall for a scam, but if you're someone who is living with dementia, you might be more at risk. Managing money and assessing risk might be harder and this can leave you more vulnerable to scams.

06 February 2026

Real stories

A dementia carer's COVID-19 vaccine poem

Real stories

08 January 2021

Real stories

Message of comfort for carers while apart from loved ones with dementia

Real stories

06 January 2021

Real stories

‘Grandad wasn’t himself’ - Spotting changes in behaviour before a dementia diagnosis

Real stories

31 December 2020

Real stories

'Mum was not Mum' - spotting the first signs of Alzheimer's disease

Real stories

08 December 2020

Advice

Dementia activity ideas: 5 ways our handbook for carers can help

Advice

27 November 2020

Real stories

Peter's dementia poem for his wife, Joyce - 'A Changing Life'

Real stories

19 November 2020

Advice

'I decided Christine was coming home with me' - Moving out of a care home during coronavirus

Advice

13 November 2020

Real stories

Raising awareness of dementia in Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities

Real stories

29 October 2020

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