We are Dementia UK
We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
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We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. Read our information leaflet
Understanding the various types of dementia means people can get the right support to help them live better with the condition
Dementia is a progressive condition that gets gradually worse over time. It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages – early, middle and late stages
Challenge yourself and raise vital funds for families affected by dementia. Walk, run, cycle or trek – there’s an event for everyone
Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses so we can support more families affected by dementia
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Marianne Jones is a journalist and podcaster, and an ambassador for Dementia UK. She is proudly presenting the second season of our podcast, My life with Dementia.
How to host a dementia-inclusive Time for a Cuppa.
We have partnered with Run For Charity to help you find the perfect challenge. With events across the UK and throughout the year, there’s always a challenge for you.
Run through the iconic streets of the French capital in the Paris Marathon 2026. Sign up here
If you have a dementia diagnosis, or are caring for someone who does, you could be entitled to financial and legal support.
Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.
Serena shares how writing poetry has helped her to process her feelings since her dad’s dementia diagnosis. She now shares her poetry as a way to honour her dad and to encourage other people affected by dementia to share their own experiences.
George shares his experience of being thrust into the role of a young carer, and the emotional journey that has followed for his family.