How dementia affects everyday life - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBEvery person’s experience of dementia is different and unique, but many people find everyday activities like going to the shops, remembering appointments, and managing bills and letters difficult. These are often called activities of daily living. Over time, as dementia gets worse, a person will need more support to carry out other activities ...
Take our quiz - Think Brain Health - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBTake our quiz. Learn more about your incredible brain and the steps you can take to protect it. Get started. Find out more.
Genes & dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBAlzheimer’s Research UK has funded more than £10.2 million of pioneering projects focussed on understanding the genetic basis of dementia. Discovering new genes and understanding how they work provides vital clues about the cause of diseases like Alzheimer’s, taking researchers closer to developing new treatments.
Young onset dementia support Support - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBContact the Dementia Research Infoline, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 0300 111 5 111. [email protected]. This information was updated in March 2024 and is due to be reviewed in March 2026. It was written by Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Information Services team with input from the Young Dementia Network and lay and expert reviewers.
What is vascular dementia? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBVascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are damaged, this reduces blood flow to the brain cells. So, brain cells don't get enough oxygen and nutrients. These starved brain cells then become ...
What is Dementia with Lewy bodies? | Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBDementia with Lewy bodies is the third most common disease that causes dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. For every 100 people who have dementia, about 10-15 will have dementia with Lewy bodies. This means that around 100,000 people in the UK have this type of dementia. Dementia with Lewy bodies is often shortened to DLB.
Dementia in the Family: The impact on carers - Alzheimer's …
WEBIn-depth interviews with the carers reveal how dementia changes family relationships, leaves people socially isolated, and affects both the health and finances of family carers. All too often, family carers sacrifice their own well-being to ensure their loved one has the best care possible. Their experiences underline the urgent need for ...
11 things you need to know about dementia - Alzheimer's …
WEBchanges in behaviour. confusion and disorientation. delusions and hallucinations. difficulty communicating. problems judging speeds and distances. problems with balance and movement. Everyone’s experience of dementia symptoms is different.
For researchers - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBOur currently active research investment is £35.3m, in more than 140 projects across 3 continents. You can find more information in our research funding dashboard.You can browse about more of our funded work in our projects pages.. The International Alzheimer’s Disease Research Portfolio is a database which allows researchers to visualise and track changes in the global Alzheimer’s ...
when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Emotion and mood. Low mood and anxiety are common early symptoms, and people may become anxious about going to a new place or meeting people. Because changes to mood and emotions happen to all of us from time to time, and overlap with the common symptoms of depression, grief or stress, this can be a …
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