Our policy team work to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This section gives an overview of how we do this.

DiADeM is a tool to support GPs in diagnosing dementia for people living with advanced dementia in a care home setting. It has been developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Strategic Clinical ...

Assistive technology refers to devices or systems that help maintain or improve a person’s ability to do things in everyday life. These can assist with a range of difficulties, including problems with ...

In August 2024, lecanemab (marketed as Leqembi in the UK) was approved as a treatment for some people living with early Alzheimer’s disease. The drug can slow down the decline in memory and thinking ...

Improve your knowledge and understanding of dementia through an e-learning experience. We have a wide range of interactive dementia courses available to individuals and organisations. Alzheimer's ...

Our videos, podcasts and audio factsheets feature real people and their personal experiences, ways to help families with dementia, advice on what to do if you're worried about your memory, and much ...

Keeping safe is important for people with dementia who want to remain living at home, and for friends and family members who are supporting them. You may find you’re having difficulties keeping safe.

For any technical issues with our dementia directory, please call Customer Services on 0330 333 0804. We are currently unable to list care services in England in the Dementia Directory. We hope to be ...

How can a carer communicate with a person with dementia? (Code HS9) How can a carer for a person with dementia get support? (Code HS10) Select a topic from the list ...

While looking after her mum, who had mixed dementia, Heather O’Neil discovered lots of new craft and activity ideas for her. As her condition progressed, she been used online tools to her keep mum ...

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of ...

Jelly Drops sweets are 95% water. They're sugar-free and enriched with electrolytes and vitamins, offering an easy and tasty way to support hydration. They were invented by Lewis Hornby, who was ...