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8 tips for young carers supporting a parent with dementia
What is it like to be a young carer for someone with dementia? To mark Young Carers Action Day, we...
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Discover the latest research, charity and fundraising news and blogs from Dementia UK.
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Running through grief – my journey after losing my gran
Ricky, who is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon in April 2026, talks about how movement has helped him...
Our response to Baroness Casey’s call for urgent action and leadership on dementia
See our response to Baroness Casey’s call for urgent action and leadership on dementia in the UK healthcare system.
Care & Dementia 2026
We’re delighted to announce that the Care & Dementia show will take place on 25th – 26th March 2026 at...
World Lewy Body Day
Learn about World Lewy Body Day and how it commemorates 20 years of progress in Lewy body dementia support and...
Preparing family and friends for visiting a person with dementia at Christmas
We share our tips for helping family and friends feel prepared for festive gatherings with a person with dementia.
Making Hanukkah meaningful for someone living with dementia
Explore ways of making Hanukkah meaningful for someone living with dementia through adapted traditions and joyful moments.
Heard on the Helpline during the festive period
We share answers to some common questions that our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses hear on Dementia UK’s Helpline over Christmas...
Christmas gifts for people with dementia
Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses have put together suggestions for appropriate Christmas gifts for people with dementia
The aftermath of Christmas with dementia
With the help of dementia specialist Clinical Lead Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons, we have put together some tips to help...
Christmas activities for people living with dementia
Christmas activity ideas for a person with dementia for a fun and engaging time for all the family
Five things we learned about dementia and frailty care in 2025
Kerry Lyons and Melissa Grundy, Dementia UK’s Consultant Admiral Nurses for Frailty and Physical Health, share their key learnings from...
Supporting families living with dementia and frailty
Melissa Grundy, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health, shares why she became a specialist dementia nurse and what...
How to become an Admiral Nurse: Gemma’s career journey and tips
Admiral Nurse Gemma shares her career journey so far, her tips for becoming a specialist dementia nurse, and what she...