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The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a group ...
In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about ...
A lack of physical exercise is one of the main factors where the evidence is strong enough to show that it increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Studies looking at the effect of exercise ...
Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans ...
Turning Up the Volume is the largest-ever survey with people with dementia to hear their views and experiences of what daily life is like. Turning Up the Volume: unheard voices of people with dementia ...
Find out why possible links between contact sports and dementia must be balanced against the benefits of physical exercise on the brain. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the ...
If you use an Alzheimer's Society service, or have a family member that does, please read about how we use your personal information. Your personal data is information that identifies you, such as ...
Find out what we're calling for in regards to contact sports and head injuries in relation to dementia risk. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the time of the roundtable in April ...
Key facts and statistics on dementia and other dementia related topics can be found here. Please note, this page is for journalists. If you are looking for general information about dementia, support, ...
Alzheimer’s Society is committed to supporting early career researchers, recognising them as the future of dementia research. We are investing £10m into new, transformative Doctoral Training Centres ...
From our winter 2016 issue of Care and Cure magazine, find out more about new research that indicates women typically have better verbal memory skills compared to men. Women typically have better ...