Prof Sir John Hardy, Vice President of Alzheimer’s Research UK, outlines how the UK can drive progress towards a cure for ...

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Not everyone will experience difficulties with all of these activities and a person’s symptoms can progress at different rates. You can find information about how dementia commonly affects activities ...

Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...

There are several rare conditions that can lead to dementia or dementia-like symptoms. Around 35,000 people in the UK are thought to be affected by these rarer causes of dementia. Dementia is not a ...

Join us on Monday 24 February 2025, for a day dedicated to supporting early career researchers in the dementia field. Sessions start at 11am. This event is designed to provide you with the knowledge, ...

There’s been a leap in potential new medicines being tested in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s, according to a new annual ...

Our brains control everything we think, feel, remember and do. There are diseases that stop a person’s brain from working properly. When a person has one of these diseases, they may have problems with ...

We explain the science behind the headlines on dementia blood tests, what they are and who can benefit. And whether they can ...

Researchers at the Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA) have developed several lead molecules that could help restore the function of the blood brain barrier. One of them has led to a patent application. The ...

Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...

Early and accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective, person-centred care – and nowhere is this more important than in dementia. Spotting the signs early and getting a diagnosis can change ...