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 ...

Take on the incredible Trek26 Peak District challenge and walk 13 or 26 miles. Experience the beauty of the Peak District's famous hills, dramatic rocky outcrops, wild moorlands, and tranquil valleys.

Take on the incredible Trek26 Northumberland Coast challenge and walk 13 or 26 miles. Experience the unspoilt beauty of the Northumberland coastline, vast beaches and stunning coastal villages. Every ...

Take on the incredible Trek26 Lake District challenge and walk 13 or 26 miles. Experience the beauty of Ullswater lake surrounded by towering fells and the powerful Aira Force waterfall. Every step is ...

The world-famous AJ Bell Great Manchester Run now has a half marathon distance! The course takes you past the sights of Manchester including Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, the new Coronation ...

Rhymes and engaging illustrations to help start conversations and relieve anxieties about someone close who may have dementia. Aimed at four- to 10-year-olds. My Grandma Has Dementia, by Alex ...

New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk. Experts add excessive alcohol intake and head injury in mid-life, and ...

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 ...

Devices that use GPS to locate a person may be useful. They could help your husband to continue walking about the neighbourhood while still being as safe as possible. There are a number of ...

Alzheimer’s Society has commented on Carers UK’s ‘State of Caring 2021’ report. The report is a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK this year. Alzheimer’s Society estimates there are 700,000 unpaid ...

Amyloid is a protein that is found in our brains and bodies, but in Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid sticks together and forms different sized clumps that later become plaques in the brain. Amyloid is ...

‘My father’s dementia means he’s been losing his English language, which he learned as an adult, and only speaking or understanding his mother tongue.’ Dementia may have unexpected effects for people ...