Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society

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About dementia

There are over 100 types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

Latest News

Alzheimer's Society launches Worried about your memory? campaign in Northern Ireland

By the middle of this century there will be 47,000 people with dementia in Northern Ireland. One in three people over the age of 65 will die with it.

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Dementia research

The Alzheimer's Society is committed to defeating dementia through research. Our programme has three themes - cause, cure and care. The search for cause and cure gives us hope for the future, while research on care ensures that we are delivering the best help for the present.

Fundraise

Fundraise

Run, cycle, trek and jump to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Volunteer

Volunteer

The rewards in volunteering are huge. As is the difference made to lives. Is it for you?


Talking point

The Talking Point discussion forum is a place to share information and experiences about all forms of dementia with other people. Why not visit?

Campaign

Campaign

Help us campaign on issues that affect people with dementia and their carers.

Publications

The Alzheimer's Society produces a number of different free publications, including factsheets, newsletters, and our research journal.

We also sell a range of publications, videos, DVDs and poster sets from our online shop.


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