On Wednesday 4 December 2024, people across the UK dressed up as elves to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's Society. During the rest of December our supporters are still hosting their events ...

Evidence shows that excessive alcohol consumption increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Drinking alcohol in moderation has not been conclusively linked to an increased risk of dementia. If ...

Healthy teeth and gums are important to living well. For someone with dementia, taking care of their teeth and gums can become increasingly difficult. You are here: Dental and mouth care Supporting a ...

Are you ready to brave a bold new look in the name of dementia? Join our hair challenge and dial up the drama with a colourful new 'do! Whether it's dyeing your hair or beard for 14 or 30 days, sign ...

‘Evolving situation’ Elaine praises the medical care she received after her diagnosis.But it took a while to find the right combination of drugs to stabilise her symptoms. During a trip to see her ...

The symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) can be different to other types of dementia. We visited our GP several times after we first noticed that something was wrong with my husband Charles in ...

How can dementia affect a person's appetite? A person with dementia may lose interest in food. They may refuse to eat it or may spit it out. The person may become angry or agitated, or behave in a ...

Patient and public involvement (PPI) is the philosophy that research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them. Patient and public involvement (PPI) ...

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It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying ...

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways ...