Since we were founded in 1992, the scientists we fund have made significant breakthroughs in dementia research. But there’s still more to do. We will keep going until everyone is free from the fear of ...

This distinguished group of some of the world’s leading dementia research experts reviews the applications we receive to most of our grant schemes before making recommendations to our Trustees.

Yes. Feedback is provided on request after funding decisions are announced although due to the volume of applications received this can take some time to prepare. Feedback is normally given via email ...

Most of us forget things every day, like people’s names or where we put our keys, but this is not necessarily a sign of dementia. In dementia, memory loss is more serious than forgetting things every ...

Want to give your brain some love? One of the most important things you can do is be kind to your heart. We know how important things like being physically active, eating healthily and not smoking are ...

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. It is caused by diseases that affect the brain. The most common of these diseases is Alzheimer’s disease. As we get older, our bodies change. These ...

Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...

For every 10 people with dementia, 6 have Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include changes in memory, becoming lost in familiar places, low mood, difficulty communicating, and ...

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The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. These include: memory loss confusion changes to communication mood and behaviour. These symptoms affect day-to-day life. Dementia is caused ...

Not everyone will experience difficulties with all of these activities and a person’s symptoms can progress at different rates. You can find information about how dementia commonly affects activities ...

Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...