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We explain the science behind the headlines on dementia blood tests, what they are and who can benefit. And whether they can ...
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Frontotemporal dementia also called FTD, is a rarer type of dementia caused by a build up of proteins, tau, FUS and TDP-43, in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Dementia is caused by ...
It is normal to have questions about dementia and the diseases that cause it. Here we aim to address some of those questions and hope to challenge some common myths and misconceptions. Many people are ...
Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...
Since we were founded in 1992, the scientists we fund have made significant breakthroughs in dementia research. But there’s still more to do. We will keep going until everyone is free from the fear of ...
If you would like to speak to someone about including a gift in your Will, please contact our Gifts in Wills team. You can contact the Gifts in Wills team by phone on 01223 896 606, or email at ...
To get a Will written for free using the Will writing offers through Alzheimer’s Research UK, you must agree to Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Terms and Conditions and separately those that are applicable ...
Join us on Monday 24 February 2025, for a day dedicated to supporting early career researchers in the dementia field. Sessions start at 11am. This event is designed to provide you with the knowledge, ...
The year 2014 – a decade ago – was a notable year for many reasons. An unmanned spacecraft landed on a comet, Scotland held an independence referendum, Germany won the men’s football World Cup for the ...
If you have recently lost a loved one, this information can help you understand what to expect when arranging their funeral. A funeral can only take place once you have a death certificate, which you ...
The evidence base for dementia risk reduction has made significant advances in recent years. In 2020 the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care[1] systematically reviewed the ...