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A major clinical trial aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, is now welcoming ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nature can have very therapeutic benefits – I know my mood can be transformed just by stepping outside. So it’s disappointing to think that enjoying the outdoors is something that gets progressively ...
Our dementia expert shares advice on spotting the signs of young-onset dementia, also sometimes referred to as early-onset dementia, following actor Pauline Quirke's diagnosis. Following the ...
Today, we bring you highlights from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFTD) Conference in Amsterdam. The conference took place in September 2024, and was directed at ...
There are many reasons why a person with dementia may need to move to a new care home. For example, their care home may be closing or their dementia may have progressed, so they need more specialist ...
The Developing Dementia Initiative workshop allowed football clubs and leading organisations to share their expertise, experiences and learn from each other to improve their community dementia support ...
Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the Government to make dementia a priority and urgently fix diagnosis as just 1.4% of dementia healthcare costs are spent on diagnosis and treatment, with families ...