It can be difficult to know what to say to the person you care for. Telling the truth can cause the person with dementia to have an emotional response and, in some cases, may make things worse.

The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our celebrity ambassadors have been wearing their pins proudly in this powerful and ...

Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised. Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care ...

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.

During Dementia Action Week we are shining a light on the six most common symptoms of dementia and encouraging people to seek help if they spot these signs in themselves or a loved one. One in ten ...

We're part of a new £6 million research initiative to develop technologies that help people with dementia to live independently for longer.

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 ...

There are ways to support a person with dementia when travelling. These will depend on the type of transport being used.

Lead Investigator: Dr Teresa Niccoli Institution: University College London Grant type: PhD studentship Duration: 36 months Amount: £90,762 Project summary Metformin is a common diabetes type 2 ...

A nationwide clinical trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed is now underway. Research teams will assess how blood tests could be used to detect dementia at various stages.

Alzheimer’s Society is bringing you highlights from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFTD) Conference, which was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in late September.

Dementia Support Forum members and Dementia together readers share their experiences about someone with dementia needing to move care homes.