Publications and factsheets: Full list
Access our wide range of publications designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia.
Publications catalogue
For a full list of all our publications, including everything on this page as well as policy, research, dementia awareness and more, have a look at our 2020 publications catalogue.
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Factsheets
About dementia
- What is dementia? (400)
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Watch a British Sign Language (BSL) video version - What is Alzheimer's disease? (401)
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Watch a British Sign Language (BSL) video version - What is vascular dementia? (402)
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Watch a British Sign Language (BSL) video version - What is dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)? (403)
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Watch a British Sign Language (BSL) video version - What is frontotemporal dementia (FTD)? (404)
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Watch a British Sign Language (BSL) video version - What is alcohol-related brain damage? (438)
PDF printable version - Rarer causes of dementia (442)
PDF printable version - What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? (470)
PDF printable version - What is young-onset dementia? (440)
PDF printable version - Genetics of dementia (405)
PDF printable version - Learning disabilities and dementia (430)
PDF printable version - Dementia and the brain (456)
PDF printable version - Supporting children and young people when a person has dementia (515)
PDF printable version - The later stages of dementia (417)
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Listen to an audio version - The progression of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (458)
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Listen to an audio version - Risk factors for dementia (450)
PDF printable version - Assessment and diagnosis (426)
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Listen to an audio version - Drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease (407)
PDF printable version - Drugs for behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia (408)
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Living with dementia
- Physical activity and exercise (529)
PDF printable version - Using technology to help with everyday life (437)
PDF printable version - Sight, perception and hallucinations in dementia (527)
PDF printable version - Supporting a person with dementia who has depression, anxiety or apathy (444)
PDF printable version - Dental care and oral health (448)
PDF printable version - Using equipment and making adaptations at home (429)
PDF printable version - Driving and dementia (439)
PDF printable version - Travelling and going on holiday (474)
PDF printable version - Benefits for people affected by dementia (413)
PDF printable version - Council tax (414)
PDF printable version - Advance decisions and advance statements (463)
PDF printable version - Financial and legal tips (NI467)
PDF printable version - Lasting power of attorney (472)
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Listen to an audio version - Personal budgets (473)
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Caring for someone with dementia
- Understanding and supporting a person with dementia (524)
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Listen to an audio version - Carers - looking after yourself (523)
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Listen to an audio version - The Mental Health Act 1983 (459)
PDF printable version - Mental Capacity Act 2005 (460)
PDF printable version - Communicating (500)
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Listen to an audio version - Coping with memory loss (526)
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Listen to an audio version - Understanding denial and lack of insight (533)
PDF printable version - Walking about (501)
PDF printable version - Continence and using the toilet (502)
PDF printable version - Washing and bathing (504)
PDF printable version - Grief, loss and bereavement (507)
PDF printable version - Dressing (510)
PDF printable version - Eating and drinking (511)
PDF printable version - Pressure ulcers (bedsores) (512)
PDF printable version - Sex, intimacy and dementia (514)
PDF printable version - Replacement care (respite care) in England (462)
PDF printable version - Care homes - when is the right time and who decides? (476)
PDF printable version - Supporting a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans person with dementia (480)
PDF printable version - Aggressive behaviour (509)
PDF printable version - Changes in behaviour (525)
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Listen to an audio version - How the GP can support a person with dementia (425)
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Listen to an audio version - Assessment for care and support in England (418)
PDF printable version - Hospital care (477)
PDF printable version - Making decisions and managing difficult situations (484)
PDF printable version - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) (483)
PDF printable version - Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and dementia (528)
PDF printable version - Deputyship (530)
PDF printable version - End of life care (531)
PDF printable version - Paying for care and support in England (532)
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Factsheets in Welsh
- Beth yw dementia? / What is dementia? (400WEL)
PDF printable version - Beth yw Clefyd Alzheimer? / What is Alzheimer’s disease? (401WEL)
PDF printable version - Beth yw dementia fasgwlaidd? / What is vascular dementia? (402WEL)
PDF printable version - Y dreth gyngor / Council Tax (414WEL)
PDF printable version - Newidiadau mewn ymddygiad / Changes in behaviour (525WEL)
PDF printable version - Gofal seibiant yng Nghymru / Respite care in Wales (W462WEL)
PDF printable version - Talu am ofal a chymorth yng Nghymru / Paying for care and support in Wales (W532WEL)
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Booklets
- The dementia guide (872)
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Listen to an audio version - Caring for a person with dementia: A practical guide (600)
PDF printable version - The memory handbook (1540)
PDF printable version - The activities handbook (77AC)
PDF printable version - Alzheimer's disease: Understanding your diagnosis (616)
PDF printable version - Vascular dementia: Understanding your diagnosis (614)
PDF printable version - Dementia with Lewy bodies: Understanding your diagnosis (37)
PDF printable version - Frontotemporal dementia (FTD): Understanding your diagnosis (687)
PDF printable version - Young-onset dementia: Understanding your diagnosis (688)
PDF printable version - Dementia: Reducing your risk (35)
PDF printable version - Selecting and moving into a care home (690)
PDF printable version - It's me Grandma! It's me! (1004)
- Managing your money (1501)
PDF printable version - Keeping safe at home (1502)
PDF printable version - Driving (1504)
PDF printable version - Keeping active and involved (1506)
PDF printable version - Your relationships (1507)
PDF printable version - Living alone (1508)
PDF printable version - Employment (1509)
PDF printable version - Planning ahead (1510)
PDF printable version - LGBT: Living with dementia (1511)
PDF printable version - When does the NHS pay for care? (813)
PDF printable version - Accessing and sharing information on behalf of a person with dementia (882)
PDF printable version - Making your home dementia friendly (819)
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Magazine
Accessible resources
- Easy Read factsheet: What is dementia? (ER1)
PDF printable version - Easy Read factsheet: Helping a person with dementia (ER2)
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Tools
- Helpcard - I have memory problems (1561)
- Helpcard - I have dementia (1562)
- Helpcard - I have Alzheimer's disease (1563)
- This is me (1553)
PDF printable version - This is me - pack of 25 (1553X)
PDF printable version - My visitors book (923)
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Resources for professionals
- Alzheimer's Society guide to catering for people with dementia (42)
- Alzheimer's Society guide to the dementia care environment (26)
- Promoting mobility for people with dementia: A problem-solving approach (48)
- Memories are made of this: Reminiscence activities for person-centred care (29)
- How to help people with dementia: A guide for customer-facing staff (921X25)
- Safeguarding people with dementia: Recognising adult abuse (34)
- Support and care for people with dementia at home: A guide for homecare workers (49)
- Each day is different: An introduction to the support of people with dementia (24)
For more information, please take a look at the Dementia professionals section of our website.