In December our Dementia Support Line registered its highest call volume on record with the majority of callers seeking ...
Getting a diagnosis can help people living with dementia to plan for their future and gain access to care, treatments to ...
DiADeM is a tool to support GPs in diagnosing dementia for people living with advanced dementia in a care home setting. It has been developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Strategic Clinical ...
There is a lot of evidence that lifestyle choices can affect our risk of developing dementia. Dementia risk is lowest in people who have healthy behaviours in mid-life (aged 40–65). No single ...
Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, has called breakthrough Alzheimer's drug donanemab, 'a turning point', as the full trial results were revealed. Full results ...
Rhymes and engaging illustrations to help start conversations and relieve anxieties about someone close who may have dementia. Aimed at four- to 10-year-olds. My Grandma Has Dementia, by Alex ...
Many people enjoy fresh air and the smell of grass. For some, the scent of herbs such as rosemary, mint and sage or flowers such as roses, lavender and jasmine are associated with meaningful memories.
In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about ...
For a person living with dementia, living at home can give you a sense of independence. By making some changes to your home, you are able to continue with the routines or activities you enjoy. Each of ...
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we have published new data revealing that people living with undiagnosed dementia attend A&E three times more than those without the condition, accounting for more than ...
At Alzheimer’s Society, we're now a proud partner in a £6 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop ...
The Developing Dementia Initiative workshop allowed football clubs and leading organisations to share their expertise, experiences and learn from each other to improve their community dementia support ...