Stephen is a retired social worker who lives in The Wirral, Merseyside. He spoke to us about his experience of participating in an Alzheimer’s research study and why it meant so much to him. Stephen said: “For me, it feels a privilege really to be able to be part of research – and hopefully it’ll […]

Professor Vanessa Raymont is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. She is a highly experienced psychiatrist with over 25 years research experience in the UK and USA. In this blog, she writes about the READ-OUT study into blood tests for dementia. Clinical […]

Dr Jenna Littlejohn from the University of Manchester, alongside Dr Ross Dunne from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, is leading a new research study into hearing and dementia. The Auditory Biomarkers of Healthy Ageing and Alzheimer’s Disease (ABHAD) study looks at how hearing changes in people with Alzheimer’s disease compared to healthy people. […]

To mark Dementia Action Week (19 – 25 May), we hear the inspiring story of Mary Stewart-David, a south London writer, consultant narratologist, and dedicated dementia research participant. With years of participation, Mary continues to champion research that could change the future for people affected by dementia,  including her own family. Mary lives in Dulwich […]

Join Dementia Research has collaborated with a theatre company behind a critically acclaimed production which tells the story of a dad dealing with dementia. The Nature of Forgetting was created by Theatre Re and has been performed more than 200 times around the UK and internationally.  What the play involves The story explores the question […]

Are you living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, or supporting someone who is? Alzheimer’s Society and the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) are working together to improve access to dementia research opportunities across the UK.  To ensure these efforts are effective, they are conducting a survey. This will help them understand how to improve […]

Thanks to people like you, research can take place to help improve care and find treatments for the future. Here are just some of the many people who are making a difference by taking part in dementia research.  Former Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Peter Middleton (pictured) has spoken about how volunteering for studies through […]

When people hear the word ‘dementia,’ they often think of Alzheimer’s disease. But did you know there are different types of dementia, each with its own unique symptoms?  Here we take a look at 3 lesser known types: frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia and vascular dementia. Frontotemporal dementia Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the front and […]

Dementia research is advancing at an incredible pace, bringing hope to millions affected by the condition.  Currently, there are 127 drugs in development for Alzheimer’s disease. Globally, over 160 trials are testing more than 125 potential new treatments. With over 30 drugs now in Phase 3 trials (the final stage before regulatory approval) we are […]

Is there a song that instantly transports you back to a specific time in your life? A particular melody that stirs up emotions and memories long forgotten?  Music has a profound ability to connect us to our past, and for those living with dementia, it can be a powerful tool for improving quality of life. […]