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Left to Cope Alone: The unmet support needs after a dementia diagnosis

Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report presents new research into the post-diagnostic support needs of people affected by dementia.

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Our Research Mission Statement

Learn about Alzheimer's Society's new direction of travel for dementia research from 2022 to 2027.

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Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and dementia research
The UK has a diverse and ever changing population. Here we discuss why research focusing on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities is both essential and challenging. The UK has a diverse and ever changing population. Here we discuss why research focusing on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities is both essential and challenging.
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07 June 2022
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Why dementia researchers should apply for our grants and funding schemes

Alzheimer's Society is focusing on the future potential of dementia researchers and the impact they could have on the field of dementia research.

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Be active and Feel Good with dementia
The Feel Good Folder is for anyone living with dementia wanting to make a change, add more movement into their lives and feel good.
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Games and puzzles designed for people with dementia to enjoy
What our panel thought about two new games and a range of jigsaw puzzles designed for people with dementia. What our panel thought about two new games and a range of jigsaw puzzles designed for people with dementia.
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01 June 2022
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Book group: communication and dementia
We read two books that aim to help maintain good communication as a person’s dementia progresses. We read two books that aim to help maintain good communication as a person’s dementia progresses.
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01 June 2022
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Supporting a person with dementia who’s experiencing vision and perception problems
Ways to approach helping a person with dementia who is mistaking what they’re seeing for something else. Ways to approach helping a person with dementia who is mistaking what they’re seeing for something else.
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01 June 2022
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Gemau a phosau wedi’u cynllunio i bobl â dementia eu mwynhau
Beth oedd barn ein panel am ddwy gêm newydd ac ystod o bosau jig-so wedi’u cynllunio ar gyfer pobl â dementia. Beth oedd barn ein panel am ddwy gêm newydd ac ystod o bosau jig-so wedi’u cynllunio ar gyfer pobl â dementia.
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01 June 2022
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Partnering with eargym to care for the hearing of people with dementia

Alzheimer’s Society is working with eargym through our Accelerator Programme to support people affected by dementia care for their hearing before the need for hearing aids.

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Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment

Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment is a booklet for anyone worried about possible signs of dementia, including memory problems, for themself or someone else. It sets out clearly how dementia can be diagnosed.

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Gwybodaeth am ddementia yn Gymraeg

Rydyn ni'n cynhyrchu gwybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth dementia ar-lein ac wedi ei argraffu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. 

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