News

Difficult questions a person with dementia might ask and how to respond Asking for a partner, friend or relative who has died. If they are asking for a partner, relative or friend who has died, ...
Trek26 is a series of treks in stunning locations across England and Wales. Trekkers have the option to trek either26 or 13 miles. Thousands of people take on the challenge each year to raise money in ...
Dementia changed our dad and our lives. Life for dad got harder day by day. He could sense his confusion and told us that he hated it. His diagnosis forced him to stop driving, and he was very sad as ...
There are ways to support a person with dementia when travelling. These will depend on the type of transport being used. People with dementia can have difficulties with planning and remembering the ...
Full results about the Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab have been released today, supporting earlier trial results that suggested the breakthrough drug may slow down the progression of the disease..
Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy.
The impact of dementia on the NHS. 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 ...
Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, award-winning bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Jelly Drops have been helping people with dementia with an ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A new dementia risk score 'calculator' identifies people potentially at risk of developing the disease within the next 14 years, according to a study published by The British Medical Journal (BMJ). A ...