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What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. 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, you’ll be helping us support and develop more Admiral Nurses to help families living with dementia face the future with confidence
Find out moreGifts in Wills
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us grow the number of dementia specialist Admiral Nurses so we can reach more families affected by dementia
Find out moreCampaigns
Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference
Find out moreLatest news and blogs
What can we learn from the Channel 4 drama ‘Help’?
Jules Knight, Consultant Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, takes a look at the new moving Channel 4 drama 'Help' starring ...
Peter’s story
Peter was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 50. Peter shares how stigma around the condition caused him ...
How to deal with other people’s negative reactions to a person with dementia when out in public
Admiral Nurse Sue Kirkup answers some of your questions about how to deal with stigma and discrimination against people ...