A new study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or ...

People with dementia and their carers face healthcare inequalities from their first diagnosis to the end of their lives. These inequalities affect their ability to get an accurate and timely diagnosis ...

If a person has sleep problems caused by dementia, they should see their GP, who may refer them to a specialist. Find out about different sleep problems and what support and care is available for a ...

We recycle a wide range of items – from currency and clothes, to old jewellery, technology, stamps, cameras and cars. This page explains what you can donate and how to do it. Have something to recycle ...

If you are living with dementia, or caring for someone with the condition, you may be eligible for some benefits if dementia affects your ability to work, or if you have extra costs because of it. We ...

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a group ...

The causes of young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, are different from those in older people. The young-onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this ...

When someone close to you is diagnosed with dementia, it can be difficult to know which way to turn. Our comprehensive guide – Caring for a person with dementia – can be your go-to companion. It’s ...

Chenyi Gao’s interest in dementia has been growing ever since she volunteered at a care home. When her grandmother experienced cognitive decline after cancer surgery, it only deepened. ‘Instances of ...

Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It can help improve your overall wellbeing and bring other advantages. For example, it can give you opportunities to spend time with ...

Alzheimer’s Society funds high-quality research across all areas of dementia that are most relevant to people affected by the condition. This initiative, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, provides a ...

At Alzheimer’s Society, we support and invest in innovative solutions to address the challenges people affected by dementia face today, while our world-class research helps to deliver the treatments ...