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This week, the Government launched its 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We take a look at what it means for ...
When people can be diagnosed in the earlier stages of dementia and access new disease-modifying treatments, the typical pattern of decline experienced by those living with dementia could be changed.
Alzheimer’s Research UK shared with the government what we need to see from the Spending Review 2025 to deliver better outcomes for people affected by dementia. A Spending Review is the process the ...
New research suggests head injuries could be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life ...
There are similarities between the diseases that cause young onset dementia and dementia in later life (late onset dementia). However, some diseases such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are more ...
Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. It is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common of these diseases is Alzheimer’s disease. As we get older, our bodies change. These ...
These diseases happen to specific areas of the brain, which can affect how you think, remember and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are other types of ...
Not everyone with dementia will experience difficulties with all the types of daily living activities listed below and a person’s symptoms can progress at different rates. People with mild dementia ...
Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...
Thanks to our incredible supporters, 2023/24 was a record-breaking year for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, we achieved a phenomenal £57 million income. Thank you to ...
This summer, we have launched Dementia Unseen a bold new campaign demanding that the UK Government guarantees the right to an ...