In diseases that cause dementia like Alzheimer’s, Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s, proteins build up in the brain to form clumps. This then leads to damage in the brain. Previous ...
These pages include facts and statistics about dementia in the UK, what causes dementia and more information about what dementia research has achieved. Find out the 10 most important facts and ...
Hilary Evans-Newton is the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Hilary joined Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2013 and has overseen significant growth in income in recent years, which has ...
These pages give an overview of what genes are and how they are involved in the different diseases that cause dementia. You will also find information about genetic testing for dementia. Genes ...
Alzheimer’s Research UK has a large number of different grant schemes through which you can apply for funding. All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical ...
What is dementia? A question many people have. And to answer it we provide accredited information about dementia that is up to date, evidence based and that you can trust. These pages provide ...
As we age, our brains naturally shrink a little and our thought processes slow down. However, in Alzheimer’s disease, changes occur in the brain that are different to the changes seen in normal ageing ...
Dementia is not a disease in itself. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly. There are different types of dementia, caused by ...