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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia. Find out why you should become a Dementia Friend to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia.
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Real stories
Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt.
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Research
What research are we funding into dementia with Lewy bodies? Find out in our blog series looking at rarer forms of dementia.
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Research
In the second of our blog series looking at less common types of dementia, we take a look at what research is ongoing into frontotemporal dementia.
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Research
Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting.
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Real stories
We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters.
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Real stories
Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK.
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Research
Find out about the unclear association between artificially-sweetened beverages and dementia.

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