Dementia Research Institute

Real stories

Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.

Real stories
At 35, Hannah Mackay was told that she carries a rare gene which means she will go on to develop a form of Frontotemporal dementia. She explains why, for her, it was better to know, and how she’s now determined to raise funds for dementia research.
Research
Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
Real stories
A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research.
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Alzheimer's Society offers a mentoring programme to our funded fellows. We aim to support fellows to find an academic position and continue along their chosen career path within dementia research.

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