Semaglutide is a drug that was first developed to help manage type 2 diabetes. More recently, it has also been used to help with weight loss. It is sold as a daily pill, marketed under the brand name ...

One in five people affected by dementia have received no health care, social care or financial support, our new in-depth report has found. One in five people affected by dementia have received no ...

The government published its 10 Year Health Plan for England on July 3. It outlines shifts in the way the NHS works, and we're really pleased to see that a commitment to a blueprint for improving ...

It can be difficult to know what to say to the person you care for. Telling the truth can cause the person with dementia to have an emotional response and, in some cases, may make things worse. Not ...

Alzheimer’s Society is funding an exciting research project which aims to show that music can do more than comfort – it can help to stimulate the brains of people living with dementia. We’ve all ...

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 ...

Reading may seem like a solitary pursuit, but reading groups turn it into a shared pleasure, including for people affected by dementia. Losing yourself in a good story or soaking in the beauty of ...

People with memory problems find different aids helpful. It depends on what you’re used to, and how easy you’d find using something new. Put a calendar or diary somewhere you’ll see it often for ...

At Alzheimer’s Society, we're now a proud partner in a £6 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop ...

The scooter scene has been a constant in my life since the early 80s. I got into it through the music – the post-punk era of The Jam and Secret Affair – and through my older brother. When he moved to ...

A healthy sleep routine can help the person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have more energy in the daytime. These tips for how to support them to sleep better ...

A nationwide clinical trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed is now underway. Research teams will assess how blood tests could be used to detect dementia at various stages. The Blood ...