Mild cognitive impairment. also referred to as MCI, describes memory and thinking problems that are mild but still noticeable. Mild- not severe. Cognitive- to do with the way our brains think, plan ...

Dementia with Lewy bodies is the third most common disease that causes dementia. Both risk genes and faulty genes can be involved in dementia with Lewy bodies. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is ...

Every year we’re involved in exciting events that raise vital funds and awareness as we search for a cure for dementia.

For the majority of people, genes are only one of many factors that may increase their risk of getting dementia. Other factors that affect our dementia risk include our age, lifestyle and environment.

Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the eye linked to early signs of the condition, according to new research ...

A risk factor is something that influences our chances developing a disease. There are a mix of risk factors for Alzheimer’s, some that we cannot control like our age and genetics, and some that we ...

Most of us forget things every day, like people’s names or where we put our keys, but this is not necessarily a sign of dementia. In dementia, memory loss is more serious than forgetting things every ...

As a researcher, please be relentless. Be motivated. Understand that what you’re doing is not just a job, it’s going to ...

There are two main types of Alzheimer’s. Late onset Alzheimer’s starts after age 65, and young onset Alzheimer’s affects people before age 65. Different genes can be involved in the development of the ...

Walk For A Cure events are family friendly walks for everyone impacted by dementia. By volunteering at Walk For A Cure you will be creating an environment where friends and family can gather together, ...

Cheer on our runners, cyclists and swimmers at some of the country’s most exciting sporting events.

If you already have a place in this event but would like to support Alzheimer’s Research UK, we’d love to have you on the team! There’s no minimum sponsorship target and we can provide help and ...