‘Don’t underestimate the amount we still have to learn,’ says Professor Liz Coulthard, who leads the READ-OUT trial at the Bristol Brain Centre, Southmead Hospital. This UK-wide study is finding out ...

Now she is in a care home, she’s getting much better support. They are better equipped to manage dementia, which prevents the need for disruptive hospital visits. With mum, for example, they are good ...

Semaglutide is a drug that was first developed to help manage type 2 diabetes. More recently, it has also been used to help with weight loss. It is sold as a daily pill, marketed under the brand name ...

A major clinical trial aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, is now welcoming its first participants who will be recruited via memory clinics across the ...

One in five people affected by dementia have received no health care, social care or financial support, our new in-depth report has found. One in five people affected by dementia have received no ...

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can help to stimulate the brains of people living with dementia. We’ve all ...

Prefer this information in print? Order 'The progression and stages of dementia' by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy. In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable ...

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 ...

Reading may seem like a solitary pursuit, but reading groups turn it into a shared pleasure, including for people affected by dementia. Losing yourself in a good story or soaking in the beauty of ...

People with memory problems find different aids helpful. It depends on what you’re used to, and how easy you’d find using something new. Put a calendar or diary somewhere you’ll see it often for ...

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 ...