Information Five new innovations to support people living with dementia Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey ... 16 May 2023
Information Tag: Information. Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis identified by people living with dementia, researchers and clinicians and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them. Read more
Information What do the different badges for dementia mean? Following some confusion over what different blue flower badges represent, here we tackle some common myths about their meaning, who can wear blue flower badges and why. Following some confusion over what different blue flower badges represent, here we tackle some common myths about their meaning, who can wear blue flower badges and why. ... 02 May 2023
Information Tag: Information. Getting medication for dementia Find out about starting treatment, whether medications for other health conditions can affect dementia symptoms, and how to make changes if a medication doesn’t seem to be working. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia Action Week Earlier this year our Dementia Action Week campaign brought the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia Action Week resources Support us during Dementia Action Week by downloading and sharing our posters, flyers, backgrounds and banners. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Alzheimer’s Society Women's International match with The FA On Tuesday 11 April, England's Lionesses faced Australia in a match dedicated to raising dementia awareness and vital funds for those affected. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Paying for dementia care if you have a partner A financial assessment for care should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Do you have to sell your house to pay for care? Whether a home is taken into consideration during a financial assessment depends on where the person with dementia is receiving care. If the person is living in a care home, their home may be included. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Newly diagnosed with dementia Alzheimer's Society can help you access the right support and plan for the future after being newly diagnosed with dementia. Read more
Information Everyday tools to help with grip We asked people living with dementia what they thought of products designed to make it easier to grip. We asked people living with dementia what they thought of products designed to make it easier to grip. ... 28 March 2023
Information Book group: The Book About Getting Older, by Lucy Pollock We read a book that’s intended to guide us through essential conversations about getting older. We read a book that’s intended to guide us through essential conversations about getting older. ... 28 March 2023