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

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 ...

A good mealtime experience can have a positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Food preparation and the person’s surroundings can be important. It’s important to remember that people with ...

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 ...

It's time to think differently about dementia, will you join us? Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference 2026 will bring together health and social care leaders, policymakers, campaigners, researchers ...

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 ...

There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are support and treatment options for dementia, including medication, that can help to manage a person’s symptoms. No current medications stop, ...

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 ...

Social prescribing is used in health and social care, where people can live better by improving social and environmental aspects of their lives. Social prescribing has been found to benefit people ...