A lack of physical exercise is one of the main factors where the evidence is strong enough to show that it increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Studies looking at the effect of exercise ...

Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans ...

Find out why possible links between contact sports and dementia must be balanced against the benefits of physical exercise on the brain. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the ...

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Find out what we're calling for in regards to contact sports and head injuries in relation to dementia risk. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the time of the roundtable in April ...

Key facts and statistics on dementia and other dementia related topics can be found here. Please note, this page is for journalists. If you are looking for general information about dementia, support, ...

From our winter 2016 issue of Care and Cure magazine, find out more about new research that indicates women typically have better verbal memory skills compared to men. Women typically have better ...

Read more about how the arts can help people living with dementia. James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Society, discusses how the arts can help people living with dementia. Art and culture ...

Learn about common types of dementia, how to recognise symptoms, seeking a diagnosis, and living well with dementia in these British Sign Language (BSL) videos. If you're worried that your symptoms ...

The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our celebrity ambassadors have been wearing their pins proudly in this powerful and ...

Driving became difficult even though he always loved cars. My sister noticed dad spilling water when making tea, and my brother noticed it when golf – a sport dad loved – became extremely challenging.