Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society

Study shows there is still no evidence that Alzheimer’s disease is contagious – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Failing stars: understanding astrocytes in Alzheimer's disease

Josie Clarkson is a South London dementia adviser and science writer. Here she tells us more about star-shaped cells in the brain and what part they have to play in dementia.

27 November 2018

News

DNA vaccine reduces toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer's Society comment

A study has found that a DNA vaccine tested in mice reduces accumulation of both toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease (beta-amyloid and tau).

Real stories

Spread the word

We hear from a man with Alzheimer's disease using his media work to promote a positive approach to dementia.

20 November 2018

Research

The interaction between short beta-amyloid proteins and the immune system

Research project: Immune responses to amyloid-beta and post-translationally modified variants

Research

Understanding how Alzheimer’s disease affects specific brain cell networks

Research project: Disentangling network dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease pathology: cause, consequence and rescue

Information

BSL factsheets

Learn about the different types of dementia from our British Sign Language (BSL) videos, produced by British Deaf Association (BDA) Scotland and funded by Life Changes Trust and the Big Lottery Fund.

Real stories

Kathy’s story: 'I’m doing Memory Walk to let people know there’s support out there'

Kathy’s father-in-law and brother developed Alzheimer’s disease. She’s doing Memory Walk to raise awareness and essential funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

04 September 2018

News

Alzheimer's disease - more resources

Find out more about organisations who can help with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Advice

Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is a lot that can be done to enable someone to live well with the condition. Read about some of the drug and non-drug treatments, support and activities.