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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Real stories
Real stories

Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun.  

Advice
Advice

Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’.

Research
Research

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can help to stimulate the brains of people living with dementia. 

Real stories
Real stories

Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis.

Real stories
Real stories

Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia.

Research
Research
We examine the truth behind the sale of supplements, vitamins, products and therapies that claim to prevent or treat dementia, or boost memory.
Advice
Advice
Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing.
Research
Research
There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition.

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