News & Stories

Maxine’s experience of her dementia diagnosis and planning for her future

In her own words, Maxine shares the story of what her recent diagnosis means to her, and how she plans to live her life going forward

Neil’s story

For many older gay people, life is very challenging, even in these more enlightened times.

How Kendra helped her uncle to understand his dementia diagnosis

Kendra tells us why getting a formal dementia diagnosis was so important to her and her uncle, and how she was able to explain vascular dementia might affect him.

Join us to improve Forward with Dementia

We plan to add a whole new section to the website about support services in the home. This will be for people who receive care at home and people who support people living with dementia and their families at home (social care providers).

Aducanumab (Aduhelm)

Medication update by Prof Henry Brodaty Aducanumab, made by Biogen and sold as Aduhelm, is one of...

Time Capsule buried in UCL as part of Dementia Action Week

An Iceland plastic carrier bag, a Covid-19 vaccine vial and a piece of stainless steel have been...

National Dementia Action Week May 2022

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week campaign takes place from the 16th to the 22nd May...

Drinking enough fluids

5 tips to help you drink well and stay hydrated Dehydration is associated with a higher risk of...

Decision Aid to support difficult decisions during COVID-19

Supporting family carers of people living with dementia to make difficult decisions during...

Nutrition support

Eating and drinking: Information for family and friends as dementia progresses Difficulties with...

Why does culturally diverse dementia support matter?

We are a culturally and ethnically diverse nation. We have both well-established and new...

Dementia services, COVID and moving forward

Several local and national lockdowns have meant that many dementia support services have had to...

Margaret makes professionals aware of her dad’s dementia

Margaret tells healthcare professionals her dad has dementia to help him get the best care and...

Cheryl and David challenge negative stereotypes about dementia

Cheryl and her husband David found their own way to challenge negative views about dementia and...

Music for Dementia

Music for Dementia is a national campaign calling for music to be accessible for everyone with...

Bill comes to terms with his wife’s dementia diagnosis

Bill’s wife Jo was recently diagnosed with dementia. They are a couple in their 60’s and live a...