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Alzheimer's Society Blog
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We are thrilled to announce two exciting new partnerships through our Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme, designed to support innovative dementia products and bring help and hope to people living with dementia. These collaborations mark significant steps in our ongoing mission to improve the lives of those affected by dementia ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson joined Alzheimer’s Society Director of Research and Innovation, Fiona Carragher, in the studio to record a very special episode of the Tony Robinson Cunningcast podcast ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
Misinformation about dementia is common in the media, with articles and posts claiming that something 'cures' or 'causes' dementia. Here is our guide to spotting fake or exaggerated stories and identifying reliable information ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
3M ago
Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
3M ago
‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type ..read more