From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, Heather Stephen learns about the Herbert Protocol, which is speeding up searches for vulnerable people, including those with dementia. Margaret Pigott ...

Prefer this information in print? Order 'Understanding and supporting someone with dementia' by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy. The way a person with dementia feels and experiences ...

Sometimes doctors make a medical decision that if a person's breathing or heart stops, there should be no attempt to resuscitate them. It is important to understand what this decision is based on and ...

Social prescribing is used in health and social care, where people can live better by improving social and environmental aspects of their lives. Social prescribing has been found to benefit people ...

This Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK's biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the Forget Me Not. It’s only by coming together we ...

Find out people with dementia want you to know about running group activities. If you want to gather feedback about dementia services, they have tips and ideas. Recruitment and ethical considerations ...

Dementia cannot be cured yet, but there are treatments and support to help someone live well with the condition. Here, we look at different types of treatment and services which can provide support.

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This application and the webpage (the “Dementia Directory”) contains information about services (“Information”) provided to Alzheimer’s Society by other organisations (“Information Providers”) for the ...

From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, people with dementia may continue to enjoy stories, poetry and non-fiction writing even though reading itself can become difficult. If someone ...

As well as following our main Twitter account (@alzheimerssoc) and Facebook page, you can also follow social media accounts based in your local area. You'll get more information about local events and ...

A good mealtime experience can have a positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Food preparation and the person’s surroundings can be important. It’s important to remember that people with ...