Organising and going on holiday without extra support can be difficult for people living with a disability like dementia. But taking time away from home can be just as important to them. There are ...

Patient and public involvement (PPI) is the philosophy that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them.

Turning Up the Volume is the largest-ever survey with people with dementia to hear their views and experiences of what daily life is like.

Physical health and your memory Just because you have dementia doesn’t mean you should feel unwell. Looking after your physical health can help with your memory. Try to eat balanced meals and drink ...

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.

Stairs and keeping steady Falls on stairs and steps can cause injuries, so it is important to make them safe. If you rent your home you may need to speak to the landlord or letting agent about making ...

How can I manage everyday tasks as a person with dementia who lives alone? We all have our own ways of doing things, but dementia makes everyday tasks more difficult, especially as it progresses. You ...

Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, has called breakthrough Alzheimer's drug donanemab, 'a turning point', as the full trial results were revealed.

In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about ...

Lead Investigator: Professor K. Ravi Acharya Institution: University of Bath Grant type: Alzheimer's Society Heather Corrie PhD studentship Duration: 36 months Amount: £84,900 Why did we fund this ...

New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk.

Q: 'I worry when I don't know where my husband has walked off to. His dementia is advanced and I have power of attorney. What tracking devices could help?' Our expert says: Devices that use GPS to ...