Depression in middle age linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s
A study has found a link between feelings of hopelessness between the ages of 39 and 64 and a higher chance of dementia later life
What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?
Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a rare form of dementia which may be related to Alzheimer’s disease. Find out how it can affect you…
Care funding is a postcode lottery, say Which?
New research by consumer advice service Which? has found there are huge variations in funding that local authorities provide for residential care
Could citrus fruits, oily fish and black tea help lower dementia risk?
New research suggests certain compounds found in the food were thought to have a protective effect on the brain
David Baddiel: On dementia fears and media rumours
The comedian and TV star admits one flippant comment about his father’s dementia and fears about his own memory led to an explosion of media coverage which failed to cover the complex nature of the condition and his own feelings
Is it old age…or dementia?
Many people still don’t know the difference between the symptoms of dementia and the ‘normal’ forgetfulness which comes with age, a new study has revealed
Harnessing the smell of autumn for dementia care
Scent expert Linda Harman explains how the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness can be so enjoyable for someone with dementia
Three quarters of over-55s have ‘dementia dread’
Unforgettable have carried out a poll to discover attitudes to dementia, and found concern about the illness has increased by almost a quarter since 2012
Museums become more dementia friendly
Visiting a museum can bring surprising benefits for people with dementia, a new study has found
‘It’s people going through the dementia journey who are most helpful’
One carer shares her experiences of looking after her husband, who is in the later stages of dementia
