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Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans ...
Dementia is a medical condition, so it’s not something you can diagnose yourself, unless you have specialist skills and knowledge. The most important thing is to know when to see your GP if you’re ...
The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our ...
‘It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.’ It’s funny really (well, in the context of a dementia diagnosis it isn’t) but you never hear much about pre-diagnosis. You’re always asked, ‘When ...
There are a number of ways you can contact our Northern Ireland office. Get in touch with us by email, phone, post or social media for more information on our local campaigns and services, dementia ...
My journey in dementia care started when I started working as a housekeeper in a dementia care home in 2019. At the time I was studying psychology and I thought working there would go hand in hand ...
From our winter 2016 issue of Care and Cure magazine, find out more about new research that indicates women typically have better verbal memory skills compared to men. Women typically have better ...
In healthcare, ‘postcode lottery’ is a phrase people use to talk about the stark variations in access between areas around the UK. I hadn’t really thought about it until I started talking to people ...
An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment. John Murphy, who has dementia, is one of over 5,000 care home residents to ...
This Dementia Action Week, 19 - 25 May 2025, we will continue to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia. Diagnosis is vital to give people access to ...
As one in three people living with dementia in the UK remain undiagnosed, we highlight the six key symptoms to look out for. During Dementia Action Week we are shining a light on the six most common ...
Rail travel can be a lifeline for people affected by dementia, but it brings a range of challenges too. On the Bentham Line – a fully functioning 75-mile rail link rather than a quaint heritage ride – ...