Alzheimer's Society blog

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

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Real stories
Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system.
Research
Research
Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before.
Research
Research
Read more about how living close to a major road is linked to a slight increase in dementia risk
Real stories
Real stories
Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience.
Information
Information
Japan's pioneering care for dementia and Alzheimer's disease has respect at its heart. Not only that, but the country also pays for it in an equitable way.
Research
Research
Alzheimer's Society research teams responds to recent reports that suggest living near busy roads and traffic could increase the risk of dementia.

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