Alzheimer's Society are supporting over £50 million of world leading dementia research to understand the causes of dementia, ...

Over time, the disease causing the dementia spreads to other parts of the brain. This leads to more symptoms because more of the brain is unable to work properly. At the same time, already-damaged ...

If your GP has referred you to a dementia specialist, you may have to wait a few weeks or several months for your appointment. You will usually see a dementia specialist at a memory clinic. They will ...

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can ...

Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped ...

Tips for managing repetitive behaviour Try to be patient and keep your tone level and calm. If the person keeps asking about the time or date, consider putting a calendar or clock somewhere they can ...

Research in high-collision or high-impact sports, mostly boxing and American football, has linked multiple mild head injuries, such as concussion, to a condition called chronic traumatic ...

How we use your personal information What is personal data? Your personal data is information that identifies you, such as your date of birth or your address. It can also be information that reveals ...

A concern amongst many of the experts was that headlines linking playing football to dementia may have a negative effect on participation in all sport. Physical activity and exercise have one of the ...

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, telling ...

Mental ability tests The specialist will ask you to complete tests similar to those you have already done at your GP surgery. The specialist will see how you answer different types of questions, for ...