News Tag: News. Office of National Statistics figures show dementia is main underlying condition for COVID-19 deaths Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to COVID-19. Read more
Real stories Finding comfort for Dad with dementia in his final years at a care home Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness. Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness. ... 26 November 2019
Real stories 'The Silent Killer' - a dementia poem for my mum Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up. Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up. ... 04 October 2019
Research Globally united: how we connect researchers world wide We introduce two researchers who are working to improve end of life care. Their research is just one example of how Alzheimer's Society is connecting researchers around the world to tackle dementia. We introduce two researchers who are working to improve end of life care. Their research is just one example of how Alzheimer's Society is connecting researchers around the world to tackle dementia. ... 07 March 2019
Research Tag: Research. International research partnerships International collaborations help our investments to go further. Learn more about our international partnerships and how they influence the dementia research landscape. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What happens when a person with dementia is discharged from hospital? How and when a person with dementia is discharged from hospital will depend on their circumstances. Some people with dementia will not be well enough to leave hospital and will need end of life care. Read more
Research Caring for Carers: Decisions about end of life care Dr Nathan Davies talks about his research about end of life care. Dr Nathan Davies talks about his research about end of life care. ... 01 September 2018
Research Caring for carers: Feelings of grief Dr Kirsten Moore raises awareness and understanding of grief that carers may feel while caring for a person with dementia. Dr Kirsten Moore raises awareness and understanding of grief that carers may feel while caring for a person with dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Real stories Caring together: Hospice and mental health staff exchanging expertise We report on a collaboration that's improving end of life care for people with dementia. We report on a collaboration that's improving end of life care for people with dementia. ... 01 August 2018
Research Tag: Research. Understanding and improving end of life care for people with dementia and their carers Research project: Understanding and improving support to help people with dementia and their carers prepare for advanced illness and end of life: a development study Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying process is beginning. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. End of life care - useful organisations Find organisations that can provide help and support at the end of the person's life. Read more
Dementia Support Line