News Study finds listening to music increases brain cell connectivity - Alzheimer's Society comment Researchers at the University of Utah have analysed the effect hearing familiar music has on the brain of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Research Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and dementia It is thought that electrical stimulation of nerves via the skin may cause chemical changes in the brain. Learn more about this procedure as an alternative treatment for dementia. Read more
Research Light therapy and dementia More evidence is needed before we can recommend using light therapy to help treat dementia and its symptoms. Read more
Research Aromatherapy, massage and dementia There is currently limited evidence to suggest that aromatherapy and massage could be beneficial for people with dementia. Read more
Information Challenging behaviour in dementia As the dementia progresses, many people develop behaviours that can be challenging. This includes restlessness and aggression. Read more
Research Helping people with learning disabilities to access non-drug treatments for dementia symptoms Read about a research project we funded. Life through a lens: participatory action research to collaboratively implement non-pharmacological interventions with people who have a learning disability and dementia. Read more
Research A non-drug intervention to prevent depression in early-stage dementia Read about a research project we funded into IDEA Intervention to prevent Depressive symptoms and promote wellbeing in Early stage dementia development and feasibility. Read more
Information Alzheimer's Society's view on complementary medicine / alternative therapies Find out what we think about complementary medicine and alternative therapies and how they relate to the needs of people affected by dementia. Read more
Advice Learning disabilities and dementia - treatment and support There are various ways to treat and support some one with dementia who also has learning disabilities. Here we outline a couple of these treatments, as well as our tips for carers. Read more
Research Coconut oil and dementia There is currently a lack of evidence to show that coconut oil plays any role in preventing or treating dementia or its symptoms. Read more
Research Cannabis, CBD oil and dementia Currently there is no evidence to show that cannabis or cannabis oil (CBD oil) can stop, reverse or prevent dementia. Read more
News Will a Salad a Day Keep Memory Problems Away? - Alzheimer's Society comments New research suggests that eating one or two servings per day of green, leafy vegetables may slow down the memory and thinking decline associated with ageing. Read more
