Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.
Dementia information - Alzheimer's Research UK
These pages provide information about the most common types of dementia, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and support. There are pages on genetics, dementia risk factors and information for children too.
Research - Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK firmly believes in the power of research to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
Dementia and ageing - Alzheimer's Research UK
In fact, the UK’s ageing population is one of the reasons that more people are being diagnosed with dementia than ever before. However younger people can also develop dementia.
Alcohol and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Research UK
Research has found a link between drinking too much alcohol and an increased risk of dementia. People who regularly drink more than 21 units of alcohol a week are more likely to develop dementia compared to people who drink less than 14 units.
Risk factors for dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
Risk factors for dementia we can't control. These are called ‘non-modifiable’ risk factors because we cannot ‘modify’ or change them. Here we explain how each non-modifiable risk factor relates to our likelihood of getting dementia.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer - Alzheimer's Research UK
2024年12月10日 · Let’s take a closer look at what the data show – and what they don’t. What do the new data show? Last year, dementia took the lives of 75,393 people across the UK – that’s about 1,000 more than 2022, and a 1.5% increase.
About us - Alzheimer's Research UK
We are the leading dementia and Alzheimer’s disease research charity. Find out about Alzheimer’s Research UK, our journey so far, and our vision of a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
How dementia affects everyday life - Alzheimer's Research UK
Dementia is caused by diseases that damage the brain. They affect our memory and ability to think and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, followed by vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.
Facts and stats - Alzheimer's Research UK
These pages include facts and statistics about dementia in the UK, what causes dementia and more information about what dementia research has achieved.