Now she is in a care home, she’s getting much better support. They are better equipped to manage dementia, which prevents the need for disruptive hospital visits. With mum, for example, they are good ...

Don’t underestimate the amount we still have to learn,’ says Professor Liz Coulthard, who leads the READ-OUT trial at the Bristol Brain Centre, Southmead Hospital. This UK-wide study is finding out ...

From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, Heather Stephen learns about the Herbert Protocol, which is speeding up searches for vulnerable people, including those with dementia. Margaret Pigott ...

Read our guidance for carers on accessing care and support at home for people with dementia and carers. in Wales. Order 'Assessment for care and support in Wales' by post for free or view the PDF to ...

This application and the webpage (the “Dementia Directory”) contains information about services (“Information”) provided to Alzheimer’s Society by other organisations (“Information Providers”) for the ...

Val Horncastle, 73, has always had a busy life but as her Alzheimer's progressed she found it increasingly difficult to recall what she was meant to be doing or even what day it was. Her husband Keith ...

If you have dementia and live alone, this booklet is for you. Our guide on living alone is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or ...

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. The number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by ...

As well as following our main Twitter account (@alzheimerssoc) and Facebook page, you can also follow social media accounts based in your local area. You'll get more information about local events and ...

Sometimes doctors make a medical decision that if a person's breathing or heart stops, there should be no attempt to resuscitate them. It is important to understand what this decision is based on and ...

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Prefer this information in print? Order 'The progression and stages of dementia' by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy. In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable ...