New polling published by Alzheimer’s Society reveals strong public backing for urgent government action on dementia, with ...

Delusions (or strongly held false beliefs) are a common symptom for a person with dementia. They can take the form of paranoia, which makes the person feel threatened, even if there is no or little ...

Prefer this information in print? Order 'Paying for care and support in NI' by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy. Paying for a care home can be expensive, but you may be eligible to ...

If a person with dementia is grieving, it’s important to support them. Read our tips on helping them grieve, as well as advice if they're asking for the person who has died. A person with dementia may ...

Sometimes doctors make a medical decision that if a person's breathing or heart stops, there should be no attempt to resuscitate them. It is important to understand what this decision is based on and ...

It is well known that children can take after their parents – for example, in the way they look. This is partly because many of the key characteristics of a person are passed down from parents to ...

Vision loss has been highlighted as a risk factor for dementia. Correcting vision loss can help to manage the risk. Uncorrected vision loss increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. The more ...

What is the documentary about? We’ve worked with Channel 4 on a documentary called Anna Richardson: Love, Loss and Dementia to show how and why dementia is the nation’s forgotten crisis. In a bid to ...

Does hearing loss increase the risk of dementia? People who develop hearing problems during mid-life (aged 40–65) may have an increased risk of developing dementia. However, whether or not someone ...

Some people with dementia prefer to receive care and support in their own home. This is so they can stay in a familiar environment and maintain their daily routine. This can work well if you are ...

Repeated or severe head injuries that cause damage to the brain may increase the risk of dementia. These injuries can happen while playing sport. Do head injuries increase the risk of dementia? A head ...

We attend, partner and exhibit at a number of conferences and events throughout the yea - find an event for you. Through the theme, ‘Sláinte: Building momentum in dementia through policy, research and ...