There are similarities between the diseases that cause young onset dementia and dementia in later life (late onset dementia). However, some diseases such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are more ...

Genetic tests can be used to tell whether someone has inherited a gene linked to a particular disease, and to estimate their chances of developing that disease later in life. This page will cover ...

These diseases happen to specific areas of the brain, which can affect how you think, remember and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are other types of ...

We understand that it can be overwhelming and scary for someone to experience memory and thinking problems, and that this can prevent some people from speaking to their doctor. But getting a diagnosis ...

The Inspire Fund supports projects that engage underserved communities with the topic of brain health and reducing the risk of dementia. These projects are collaborative, with researchers, communities ...

This week, the Government launched its 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We take a look at what it means for ...

Alzheimer’s Research UK shared with the government what we need to see from the Spending Review 2025 to deliver better outcomes for people affected by dementia. A Spending Review is the process the ...

New research suggests head injuries could be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life ...

Just as we can protect other areas of our health, we can take steps to keep our brains healthy and reduce our risk of developing dementia later in life. Research has shown that our health in our 30s, ...

In most cases we don’t know why a person may get dementia while someone else may not. But some people may be more likely to develop it than others, like those who have had a stroke, or who have: Type ...