Almost a third of people aged 65 and over who are fit to be discharged but are kept in hospital for at least three weeks longer than necessary are believed to have dementia. New data about delayed ...

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 ...

University College London has published a study, part funded by Alzheimer’s Society’s Heather Corrie Impact Fund, which shows it’s possible to cut the time for diagnostic MRI scans for dementia to one ...

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. Not ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We described 2024 as the biggest year for dementia research yet - and now, 2025 has proved to be just as impactful.

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 ...