This week, the Government launched its 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We take a look at what it means for ...

New research suggests head injuries could be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life ...

This summer, we have launched Dementia Unseen a bold new campaign demanding that the UK Government guarantees the right to an ...

There are similarities between the diseases that cause young onset dementia and dementia in later life (late onset dementia). However, some diseases such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are more ...

Alzheimer’s Research UK shared with the government what we need to see from the Spending Review 2025 to deliver better outcomes for people affected by dementia. A Spending Review is the process the ...

These diseases happen to specific areas of the brain, which can affect how you think, remember and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are other types of ...

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 ...

In most cases we don’t know why a person may get dementia while someone else may not. But some people may be more likely to develop it than others, like those who have had a stroke, or who have: Type ...

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. It is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common of these diseases is Alzheimer’s disease. As we get older, our bodies change. These ...

Research has found a link between drinking too much alcohol and an increased risk of dementia. People who regularly drink more than 21 units of alcohol a week are more likely to develop dementia ...