Information Book group: What You Really Want to Know About Life with Dementia We read a book of real stories and expert advice for family, friends and people with dementia. We read a book of real stories and expert advice for family, friends and people with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Information Can I get travel insurance while waiting for a dementia diagnosis? How a diagnosis of dementia can affect holiday cover. How a diagnosis of dementia can affect holiday cover. ... 01 June 2023
Information Ideas to help a person with dementia to enjoy swimming Finding ways to continue – or even to begin – swimming can benefit some people after a dementia diagnosis. Finding ways to continue – or even to begin – swimming can benefit some people after a dementia diagnosis. ... 01 June 2023
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia treatments There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are support and treatment options for dementia, including medication, that can help to manage a person’s symptoms. Read more
Information Five new innovations to support people living with dementia Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey ... 16 May 2023
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis identified by people living with dementia, researchers and clinicians and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Getting medication for dementia Find out about starting treatment, whether medications for other health conditions can affect dementia symptoms, and how to make changes if a medication doesn’t seem to be working. Read more
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia Action Week This Dementia Action Week, 19 - 25 May 2025, we will continue to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Action Week resources Support us during Dementia Action Week by downloading and sharing our posters, flyers, backgrounds and banners. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Alzheimer’s Society Women's International match with The FA On Tuesday 11 April, England's Lionesses faced Australia in a match dedicated to raising dementia awareness and vital funds for those affected. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Paying for dementia care if you have a partner A financial assessment for care should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Do you have to sell your house to pay for care? You can't be forced to sell your home to pay for care. A house is only taken into consideration during a financial assessment if the person receiving support is living in a care home, in which case they may have to sell their home to cover some of the fees. Read more