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In a video presented by actor Christopher Eccleston, Alzheimer’s Research UK use an orange as a powerful metaphor for how the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, but that with research, a cure for dementia could be found

The charity are launching a new campaign – Fix Dementia Care – to highlight issue of varying quality of care in hospitals for people with dementia

We look at what’s going on in the brain when you do a dementia jigsaw puzzle, and why it can be beneficial

Scent expert and dementia carer Linda Harman shares her experiences of visiting her mother in her care home, and emphasises the importance of maintaining connections with your loved one, no matter what stage they’re at

New proposals by the Ministry of Justice will see people with dementia who ignore requests to not drive be judged more harshly in the courts

When GPs were offered a bonus of £55 for diagnosing a patient with dementia, the number not surprisingly increased, but once the payments were halted, the numbers dropped again

Whether you’ve just become a carer or have been looking after a loved one for many years, it’s really important to make sure you get enough support so that your own needs aren’t neglected. Find out what you should know about a carer’s assessment and why it might be worth having one.

A review of research has confirmed that too much stress can lead to dementia.

Government announces it will change the law so those receiving Carer’s Allowance will no longer be affected by the benefit cap.