Research | Alzheimer's Society

'I hope we can change the narrative': Improving dementia support for Black communities

For Black communities in the UK there is a greater risk of dementia, but support is typically accessed later in the journey. Alzheimer's Society is funding researcher Moïse Roche to understand the cultural factors behind these statistics, and how dementia services can meet the needs of Black African and Black Caribbean people.

30 September 2020

Three of our researchers tackling dementia in Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities

We shine a spotlight on three researchers, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, who are furthering our understanding of how different ethnic groups and communities are affected by dementia.

25 September 2020

Nearly 300 dementia researchers join our call to the Government to protect the future of dementia research

Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK and the dementia research community have come together and called on the Government to urgently support dementia research and the future of early career researchers in the field.

02 September 2020

5 hopeful takeaways from the world’s biggest dementia research conference

Dementia research has been hit hard by the pandemic. But at the Alzheimer’s Association International conference (AAIC), the biggest dementia research conference in the world, there was plenty to feel hopeful about.

Jelly Drops sweets available now - a simple and tasty way to boost daily water intake

Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Find out about the latest progress on the development of this exciting product.

'Dementia research must not be an afterthought': Why the Government must support medical research charities

There has been much speculation about the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on medical research. We take a look at the knock-on effect this will have on people affected by dementia and why research must not be an afterthought as we move forward.

Is technology the key to living independently?

Linda Powell, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of visiting a Digital Health Innovation lab and discusses the potential impact of technology on people affected by dementia.

Our Research Network volunteers supporting dementia researchers - virtually

Deb and Karin, both members of our Research Network and former carers, have been working with researchers at Newcastle University. The research team are looking at how best to support people with dementia to keep active in their everyday lives.

'What is health research?' How I helped during the development of this online course

Alan Richardson, an Alzheimer’s Society Research Network volunteer for three years, shares how his involvement in the Network has given him the opportunity to work with researchers developing an online course about health research.

Monitoring the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre: A Positive Experience

Research Network volunteers, Annabella and Kate, were monitors for the Scotland Doctoral Training Centre. Here they share their experience of being involved in the programme.

‘Carers can’t take a day off in a pandemic – they need our support’: Dementia care research under lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the desperate need to revolutionise dementia care. Research is needed to make this a reality. Our team at the NIDUS Centre of Excellence are adapting under lockdown so they can continue their vital research supporting carers.

The UK’s biggest killer: why are deaths from dementia on the rise?

Annual statistics reported dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. We look at the reasons why deaths from dementia are on the rise, how people with dementia have been affected by COVID-19 and how the numbers compare with deaths due to other major diseases.