In December our Dementia Support Line registered its highest call volume on record with the majority of callers seeking ...
A major clinical trial aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, is now welcoming its first participants who will be recruited via memory clinics across the ...
I’ve never written a story, but this isn’t a story. It's real life and I’m living it. It was always mum and me. From a young age she provided me with a good life, sometimes working two or three jobs a ...
The government published its 10 Year Health Plan for England on July 3. It outlines shifts in the way the NHS works, and we're really pleased to see that a commitment to a blueprint for improving ...
NICE says that donanemab and lecanemab, the first disease-modifying treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease, should not be provided on the NHS. On Thursday, 19 June, the National Institute for Health ...
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 ...
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. Diagnosis is vital to give people access to ...
As one in three people living with dementia in the UK remain undiagnosed, we highlight the six key symptoms to look out for. During Dementia Action Week we are shining a light on the six most common ...
Reading may seem like a solitary pursuit, but reading groups turn it into a shared pleasure, including for people affected by dementia. Losing yourself in a good story or soaking in the beauty of ...
People with memory problems find different aids helpful. It depends on what you’re used to, and how easy you’d find using something new. Put a calendar or diary somewhere you’ll see it often for ...
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 ...
With limited treatment options available for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers must focus on understanding the mechanisms of the disease and developing new treatments. Dr Jiang’s research is going to ...