On Wednesday 4 December 2024, people across the UK dressed up as elves to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's Society. During the rest of December our supporters are still hosting their events ...

Are you ready to brave a bold new look in the name of dementia? Join our hair challenge and dial up the drama with a colourful new 'do! Whether it's dyeing your hair or beard for 14 or 30 days, sign ...

‘Evolving situation’ Elaine praises the medical care she received after her diagnosis.But it took a while to find the right combination of drugs to stabilise her symptoms. During a trip to see her ...

The symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) can be different to other types of dementia. We visited our GP several times after we first noticed that something was wrong with my husband Charles in ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

How can dementia affect a person's appetite? A person with dementia may lose interest in food. They may refuse to eat it or may spit it out. The person may become angry or agitated, or behave in a ...

What care and support is available for people affected by dementia in Wales? Friends and family who care for a person with dementia who is living at home may also need support to carry out this role.

Worried about memory problems Back Causes of memory problems Talking to someone about their memory problems Is it getting older or dementia?

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways ...

It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying ...

Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Society magazine for people affected by dementia, produced six times a year.

Jane knew something was very wrong when her husband Graham appeared at her bedside with a bunch of flowers, thinking it was her birthday. But it wasn’t. After more than 30 years of marriage, the ...