Early stages of dementia | Alzheimer's Society

Memory and migration: ‘I have dementia, but I still remember my past’

Gordon Lambert has transformed his life. From a traumatic upbringing in a former British colony to bringing up his own family in London. Read his incredible story and how he still helps others now, while living with Alzheimer’s disease.

11 Oct 2019

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Axon Neuroscience announces positive results from Phase II trial for a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Today, Axon Neuroscience has announced the results of the Phase II trial for AADvac1, its first-in-class vaccine aimed at slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Dementia at work: ‘Within three months of my diagnosis I lost my job and got depression’

As part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s new inquiry, people living with dementia have spoken up about their treatment in the workplace. Hear Chris's story and read what this report tells us about dementia and disability rights.

18 June 2019

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Dear Alzheimer’s: Letters from a man living with dementia

Keith Oliver’s new book, ‘Dear Alzheimer’s’, is an intimate and empowering memoir of his experiences living with dementia. The book contains a series of letters addressed to dementia, written as his condition progresses each passing year. Read the first two letters here.

01 May 2019

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Work and dementia: How to tell your employer about your diagnosis

Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about the condition.

29 March 2019

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Helpcards

Helpcards are for people with dementia to use and carry with them, to make it easier to get help or assistance when they’re out in the community.

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'This “dementia” was about to tear my grandpa from my reach and keep him lost in his forgetfulness'

Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us.

05 December 2018

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Supporting a person with dementia during grief

People with dementia may also develop feelings of grief as their condition progresses. Read our tips for supporting the person during grief.

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Feelings after a diagnosis and as dementia progresses

After someone is diagnosed with dementia and as it progresses, they and the people close to them may have many different, conflicting feelings.

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Your relationships: How might dementia affect your relationships?

Living with dementia is likely to have an impact on the people around you and your relationships. These pages will help you understand how your relationships might change, and what you can do to prepare for and live with these changes

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Practical tips for keeping active

Living with dementia doesn’t have to mean an end to all activities. Here are some tips to help keep you active and involved.

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Keeping active and involved

Advice and tips for keeping active and involved after a diagnosis of dementia.

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Female advantage in verbal memory may mask early stages of Alzheimer's

New research shows that women are better at retaining memory for words and verbal items, not only during normal aging but also during early stage dementia.