Over two days, we welcomed over 600 delegates to the Kia Oval to hear all the latest news and developments in dementia policy and research. The conference brought together researchers, policy makers, those living with dementia, carers, former carers, clinicians and many more. Research Network Volunteer Paul Gill, who is living with dementia today, shares […]
#IAmResearch: 5 ways you can support dementia research
Research is a key area of Alzheimer’s Society’s work to improve the lives of everyone affected by dementia. Since 1990 we have invested over £60 million in the UK to fund the highest quality dementia research. Researchers, clinicians and funders are all vital for research to take place but without the support of the public […]
This artists’ ‘chapbook’ encourages positive thinking about dementia
A new collaboration between artists and people living with dementia is promoting positivity through poems, photos and drawings. Nathan Gock, a volunteer in our research team, explains how this unique project documents what it means to live with dementia. Something I’ve learned during my time at Alzheimer’s Society is the importance of continuing to see […]
The UK Dementia Research Institute: Using my skills and experiences to make a difference
Alasdair Moodie, a Trustee and Board Member of the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) shares with us how, throughout his life, he has worked to improve health care and why he is now contributing to the fight against dementia. He also discusses the importance of the recently established UK DRI and how he hopes […]
Posterior Cortical Atrophy: Do I see what you see?
It’s common knowledge that dementia is affecting an ever growing number of people in the UK. A small proportion of those people are living with a rare type of the condition known as Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) which famously affected the author Sir Terry Pratchett. In this blog we share a beautiful short film that […]