Take on the 24/7 challenge
Caring for someone with dementia is a 24/7 job. This August, clock up 24 hours of any activity to raise vital funds for Admiral Nurses
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Get support and advice
Looking for information or advice about dementia or Alzheimer’s? Call our Dementia Helpline for free on 0800 888 6678 for support from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. The Helpline is open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday to Sunday.
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What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, that is, conditions affecting the brain. Read our information leaflet
Find out moreTypes and symptoms
Find out more about the different types of dementia and the symptoms
Find out moreGetting a diagnosis
If you are concerned about your own memory, or you are worried about changes you have noticed with memory, communication, personality or behaviour of someone close to you, it is important to consult a GP as soon as possible, so that an accurate diagnosis is made
Find out moreHow you can support us
Events and fundraising
Whether you want to run, trek, cycle, bake or do your own thing to raise funds for us, your support will help us provide more Admiral Nurses, so families facing dementia get the help they need
Find out moreGifts in Wills
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help ensure that a specialist Admiral Nurse will be there to support families living with dementia
Find out moreCampaigns
Join Dementia UK’s Campaigns Network and together we can help improve the care and support available to families affected by dementia
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