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Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans for spending and investment until 2029-30.
The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our ...
‘It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.’ It’s funny really (well, in the context of a dementia diagnosis it isn’t) but you never hear much about pre-diagnosis. You’re always asked, ‘When ...
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 ...
There are a number of ways you can contact our Northern Ireland office. Get in touch with us by email, phone, post or social media for more information on our local campaigns and services, dementia ...
An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment. John Murphy, who has dementia, is one of over 5,000 care home residents 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 ...
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 ...
In healthcare, ‘postcode lottery’ is a phrase people use to talk about the stark variations in access between areas around the UK. I hadn’t really thought about it until I started talking to people ...
Rail travel can be a lifeline for people affected by dementia, but it brings a range of challenges too. On the Bentham Line – a fully functioning 75-mile rail link rather than a quaint heritage ride – ...
Continence problems can affect a person at any stage of dementia. Although this is common, it can be difficult to talk about and many people struggle to get products that may help. We asked readers to ...
Content warning – includes personal accounts of suicidal thoughts and suicide. If you need support you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123. We spoke to three people with dementia who told us about ...