Take part in our eighth Dementia together magazine poetry competition! We want to hear from first-time poets as well as more experienced writers. We’re looking for your poems about dementia, or about ...

Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped ...

We know that understanding which benefits you may be entitled to and how to claim can be a stressful experience. If you'd like dementia support, please call our support line on 0333 150 3456. Help ...

Genetic testing for single-gene changes that cause dementia Genetic testing for single-gene causes of dementia is available through the NHS. There are two different types of genetic testing – ...

This form is for use by professionals only to refer people to Alzheimer’s Society dementia services. On receipt the person referred will be contacted to discuss their needs and how we can help them.

What is sundowning? Sometimes you might see changes in the person’s behaviour in the later afternoon or towards the end of the day. During this time the person may become intensely distressed, ...

A complicated situation It is very hard for researchers to investigate stress. We all experience stress in different ways and our ability to cope with stress varies widely from person to person. It is ...

From marketing to operations to care, we have job vacancies across our offices and community-based services. Our values tell everyone who we are as an organisation. Our values make sure that our focus ...

Alzheimer’s Society funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia. We are dedicated to defeating dementia through research.

How does dementia affect driving? A diagnosis of dementia is not in itself a reason to stop driving. One in three people with dementia still drives. The most important thing is whether the person can ...

How can dementia affect a person's appetite? Some people with dementia lose interest in food, while other people may eat too much or too often. They may have forgotten that they’ve recently eaten, or ...

We provide a range of information services, resources and specialist training for health and social care professionals working with people who have dementia. We work with many organisations to help ...