Alzheimer's Society blog

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

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Research
Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting.
Real stories
Real stories
We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters.
Real stories
Real stories
Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK.
Research
Research
Find out about the unclear association between artificially-sweetened beverages and dementia.
Real stories
Real stories
Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system.
Research
Research
Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before.
Research
Research
Read more about how living close to a major road is linked to a slight increase in dementia risk

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