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Val Horncastle, who had Alzheimer’s disease, came up with the idea for the ‘Memory Calendar’ with her husband Keith. We hear how a calendar designed to help one person is benefiting many others.
Physical health and your memory Just because you have dementia doesn’t mean you should feel unwell. Looking after your physical health can help with your memory. Try to eat balanced meals and drink ...
Stairs and keeping steady Falls on stairs and steps can cause injuries, so it is important to make them safe. If you rent your home you may need to speak to the landlord or letting agent about making ...
Organising and going on holiday without extra support can be difficult for people living with a disability like dementia. But taking time away from home can be just as important to them. There are ...
Electricity, heating and water It is very important that the energy systems, utilities and appliances in your home are well-maintained. Keep a record of who to contact if you have problems with these.
Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, has called breakthrough Alzheimer's drug donanemab, 'a turning point', as the full trial results were revealed.
In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about ...
Research project: Understanding the molecular basis of Amyloid beta peptide interaction by neprilysin in Alzheimer’s disease.
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we have published new data revealing that people living with undiagnosed dementia attend A&E three times more than those without the condition.
Allegations have been made about a research study investigating amyloid protein build up in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we explore and explain the controversy.
We're part of a new £6 million research initiative to develop technologies that help people with dementia to live independently for longer.
Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more.