How much will it cost to use a care home? "As someone’s support and supervision needs increase, homecare costs can be very high, so care homes can be a more affordable way to get the right level of ...

My dad was born in 1934 in Suffolk – he left school at 14 and joined my grandad on the fishing boats in the North Sea. It was a very hard life, and from there, he went into the Royal Navy and served ...

Our dementia expert shares advice on spotting the signs of young-onset dementia, also sometimes referred to as early-onset dementia, following actor Pauline Quirke's diagnosis. Following the ...

Changes in the blood vessels can happen in many types of dementia, including vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia with Lewy bodies. Interruptions in the brain’s blood flow can cause ...

Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee reacts to the news that ex-Premier League footballer, Dean Windass, has been diagnosed with dementia. Following the news that former Premier League footballer Dean ...

With the start of a new year comes a record-breaking number of calls to the our support line, in the wake of the festivities. The charity has revealed that the first weekend of the year exceeded the ...

There have been some claims that coconut oil could be used as a treatment, or even a cure, for Alzheimer's disease or dementia. There is currently not enough experimental evidence to back up these ...

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Working at Alzheimer's Society, you'll make a real difference to people's lives. Add to that our attractive rewards and benefits package and you’ll understand why there has never been a better time to ...

Our school teaching resources make it easy to teach and learn about dementia from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. No prior knowledge of dementia is required. All of these resources can be used in class, ...

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 ...

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