Tau is a protein that builds up and moves between nerve cells in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, causing damage. Professor Mudher is using clever genetic manipulation in fruit ...

With limited treatment options available for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers must focus on understanding the mechanisms of the disease and developing new treatments. Dr Jiang’s research is going to ...

Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Currently, we cannot predict who is likely to develop vascular dementia, and there is no cure. Research by Dr Eric Harshfield has two aims ...

Making Evaluation Count involves seeking feedback from people living with dementia and carers about the Alzheimer's Society services they receive from our support workers. Support to participate is ...

Alzheimer's Society tested out using a formal scale to measure service user experience in day care and support services. The Purpose: The purpose of this activity was to explore the use of ...

In Shropshire, working with people with dementia led to the introduction of a new role, the 'Dementia Companions', who help with personalised care planning. Services needed a shared vision to enable ...

Our booklet explains the treatments, support and services that are available to people diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Download your copy or order a printed version in the post. This booklet is ...

We ensure our dementia researchers are supported throughout their careers. We have advice if you're applying for a grant and other policies and resources to support you. Research Tag: Research. Every ...

An example of a co-produced strategy from local authorities, with the experiences of people with dementia at its heart. In 2017 there were thought to be almost 20,000 people living with dementia in ...

Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer in retirement. Sadly, both his late mother and his wife Sheila were diagnosed with dementia. Tony's focus has turned to raising awareness of the condition ...

DiADeM is a tool to support GPs in diagnosing dementia for people living with advanced dementia in a care home setting. It has been developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Strategic Clinical ...