Alzheimer's Research UK - the UK's leading Alzheimer's research …
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading charity for dementia research, aiming to find a cure and improve the lives of people with dementia. Learn about dementia, support research, fundraise, and get involved in their activities and events.
when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 9, 2023 · Dementia can cause problems with memory, thinking, communication, planning, emotion, movement and sight. If you notice changes in yourself or others, speak to your GP and get a timely diagnosis and support.
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
Jun 10, 2022 · Learn about the different types of brain scans used to diagnose and research dementia, such as CT, MRI, fMRI, EEG, SPECT and PET. Find out how they can show changes in brain structure, activity and function caused by dementia diseases.
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 1, 2023 · Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by diseases that damage the brain, leading to death by affecting vital functions like breathing and swallowing. Learn about the common causes of death in people with dementia, such as pneumonia, starvation, UTIs, and falls, and the hope for new treatments.
Vascular dementia symptoms - Alzheimer's Research UK
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by problems with blood flow to the brain. It can affect memory, thinking, speech, mood and movement. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of vascular dementia.
What is Mild cognitive impairment? - Alzheimer's Research UK
MCI is a condition where people have mild but noticeable memory and thinking problems. It can be caused by various factors, some of which may lead to dementia over time. Learn more about MCI, how it differs from dementia, and what to do if you have it.
Young onset dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of young onset dementia, accounting for around one in three of all young onset dementia cases. Young onset Alzheimer’s usually affects people in their 40s, 50s and early 60s. Although often thought of as a disease that affects older people, it is estimated that at least five in every 100 people with Alzheimer’s disease in the UK are under 65 ...
Take our quiz - Think Brain Health - Alzheimer's Research UK
Take this quiz to learn more about your brain health and the steps you can take to protect it. Find out how your lifestyle, diet, exercise, sleep and social activities affect your brain.
Dementia in the Family: The impact on carers - Alzheimer's …
This report explores the experiences of people who are caring for family members with dementia, highlighting the heavy toll the condition can take on family carers. It reveals how dementia changes family relationships, leaves people socially isolated, and affects both the health and finances of family carers.
Think Brain Health - Alzheimer's Research UK
Learn how to protect your brain and reduce your risk of dementia with the Think Brain Health Check-in. Find out the basics of brain health, test your knowledge and join the Big Brain Health Check-in.