New research suggests that regular use of certain types of commonly-prescribed drugs used to treat bladder conditions, Parkinson’s disease and depression, could significantly increase the risk of dementia in later life.

Majority of MPs believe dementia care should be funded by the state; Alzheimer’s Society calls for £2.4bn Dementia Fund.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England.

Alzheimer’s Society was delighted to join colleagues and customers of Buzz Bingo, the UK’s largest retail Bingo operator, on Saturday 15 June at a celebration event to mark having raised over £500,000 in the fight against dementia.

New data published by Public Health England shows that dementia is a contributory or underlying cause in a quarter of deaths in over-75s.

Three out of five politicians say people in their constituencies are suffering because of cuts to social care, with three quarters saying there is a crisis in care in England.