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Turning Up the Volume is the largest-ever survey with people with dementia to hear their views and experiences of what daily life is like.
Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of ...
Referral to a dementia specialist If your GP thinks you may have dementia, they will refer you to a specialist for tests. Find out what’s involved and what to do while you’re waiting.
Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can ...
Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis.
This information looks at common symptoms and signs of dementia, how it progresses and how to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
Working together to create a dementia inclusive airline. We’ve partnered with British Airways since 2023 with the shared goal of creating a dementia inclusive airline. Together, we are working towards ...
People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, say the same thing, make the same noise or ask the same question over and over.
As a person’s dementia progresses, they may begin to behave in ways that other people find difficult to understand. This can be one of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia, both for the ...
Read more about how head injuries incurred through contact sports could impact the brain. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the time of the roundtable in April 2017. This is an ...
Find out why possible links between contact sports and dementia must be balanced against the benefits of physical exercise on the brain.
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