If you have recently lost a loved one, this information can help you understand what to expect when arranging their funeral. A funeral can only take place once you have a death certificate, which you ...

Since we were founded in 1992, the scientists we fund have made significant breakthroughs in dementia research. But there’s still more to do. We will keep going until everyone is free from the fear of ...

For every 10 people with dementia, 6 have Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include changes in memory, becoming lost in familiar places, low mood, difficulty communicating, and ...

Looking for a challenge to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge® is for you – and you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – ...

The year 2014 – a decade ago – was a notable year for many reasons. An unmanned spacecraft landed on a comet, Scotland held an independence referendum, Germany won the men’s football World Cup for the ...

Not everyone will experience difficulties with all of these activities and a person’s symptoms can progress at different rates. You can find information about how dementia commonly affects activities ...

Walk For A Cure events are family friendly walks for everyone impacted by dementia. By volunteering at Walk For A Cure you will be creating an environment where friends and family can gather together, ...

A double-blind review is one in which both the grant applicant and the reviewer do not know each other’s identity. Analysis of our internal data, which will be published soon, 7 shows that women have ...

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. It is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common of these diseases is Alzheimer’s disease. As we get older, our bodies change. These ...

Want to give your brain some love? One of the most important things you can do is be kind to your heart. We know how important things like being physically active, eating healthily and not smoking are ...

There are several rarer conditions that can lead to dementia or dementia-like symptoms. Around 35,000 people in the UK are thought to be affected by these rarer causes of dementia. Dementia is not a ...

Although often thought of as a condition that only affects older people, it is estimated that around 70,800 people with dementia in the UK are under 65. This is called young onset dementia, and you ...