A diagnosis of dementia is not in itself a reason to stop driving. One in three people with dementia still drives. However, over time, dementia affects the skills needed for safe driving. A diagnosis ...

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative is all about increasing people’s understanding of dementia and inspiring everyone to make a difference for people affected by the condition in their ...

University College London has published a study, part funded by Alzheimer’s Society’s Heather Corrie Impact Fund, which shows ...

Football fans with dementia have been nominated to appear as mascots on 9 October at the England and Wales friendly game at Wembley, as part of the partnership between Alzheimer’s Society and The FA.

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 ...

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 ...

At Alzheimer’s Society, we're now a proud partner in a £6 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop ...

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 ...

Today the dementia diagnosis rate target (that 66.7% of people living with dementia in England should have a diagnosis) has been removed from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance for 2025-6. Fiona ...

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. The Blood ...

There are many reasons why a person with dementia may need to move to a new care home. For example, their care home may be closing or their dementia may have progressed, so they need more specialist ...

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 ...