I work and volunteer in Tower Hamlets and in Barking and Dagenham. I became a Dementia Friends Champion purely by accident! Since the London 2012 Olympics I’ve loved the ‘welcoming the world to my ...

The Government’s new Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the future of dementia for good.

There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are support and treatment options for dementia, including medication, that can help to manage a person’s symptoms. No current medications stop, ...

A healthy sleep routine can help the person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have more energy in the daytime. These tips for how to support them to sleep better ...

This application and the webpage (the “Dementia Directory”) contains information about services (“Information”) provided to Alzheimer’s Society by other organisations (“Information Providers”) for the ...

Devices that use GPS to locate a person may be useful. They could help your husband to continue walking about the neighbourhood while still being as safe as possible. There are a number of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following Sylvia's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, she and her son Mark resolved not to take it lying down. Together, they devised an action plan with recommended foods and activities to help Sylvia ...

Prefer this information in print? Order 'The progression and stages of dementia' by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy. In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable ...

Amyloid is a protein that is found in our brains and bodies, but in Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid sticks together and forms different sized clumps that later become plaques in the brain. Amyloid is ...