Research How to spot dementia misinformation in the media Misinformation about dementia is common in the media, with articles and posts claiming that something 'cures' or 'causes' dementia. Here is our guide to spotting fake or exaggerated stories and identifying reliable information. Misinformation about dementia is common in the media, with articles and posts claiming that something 'cures' or 'causes' dementia. Here is our guide to spotting fake or exaggerated stories and identifying reliable information. ... 30 May 2024
Research Can stress cause dementia? Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a role in the development or progression of dementia, but does not necessarily cause dementia. Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a role in the development or progression of dementia, but does not necessarily cause dementia. ... 21 May 2024
News Our Ambassador Sir Tony Robinson records special podcast episode for Dementia Action Week Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson joined Alzheimer’s Society Director of Research and Innovation, Fiona Carragher, in the studio to record a very special episode of the Tony Robinson Cunningcast podcast. Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson joined Alzheimer’s Society Director of Research and Innovation, Fiona Carragher, in the studio to record a very special episode of the Tony Robinson Cunningcast podcast. ... 16 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories We didn't know anyone with a Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey... Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey... ... 13 May 2024 5comments.
Real stories It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed. Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed. ... 11 May 2024 3comments.
Real stories Why our celebrity supporters are backing the 'Support the Supporters' campaign In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. ... 09 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories Finding hope through support from Alzheimer's Society For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. ... 05 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories It’s time for politicians to listen to people affected by dementia Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. ... 23 April 2024 0comments.
Real stories I wear my Forget me not Appeal badge for Eric Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. ... 15 April 2024 3comments.
Advice What is mixed dementia? ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ... 14 April 2024
Real stories Taking on Trek26 for my gramps and everyone affected by dementia Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. ... 04 April 2024 0comments.
Real stories Bill's story: "Someone who's dying of dementia does so over and over again" Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. ... 20 March 2024 22comments.