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.

James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Society, discusses how the arts can help people living with dementia. Art and culture holds a unique place in our lives. Whether it's singing, poetry, ...

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.

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

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.

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

The MHRA have approved lecanemab for some people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. However NICE does not recommend use on the NHS for any patients.

The updated Lancet Commission study, which was part funded by Alzheimer's Society, has identified two new risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high low-density lipoprotein (LDL)/bad ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its approval in the US of the drug donanemab, a ground-breaking new treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease. Fiona Carragher, Director of Research ...

This Dementia Action Week, which takes place from 13-19 May 2024, new research reveals that the cost of dementia in the UK has now reached a staggering £42 billion per year. This figure is set to rise ...