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.
How to spot the symptoms of young onset dementia
An estimated 70,800 people in the UK live with young onset dementia, often facing life-altering challenges like employment, financial commitments, and caregiving responsibilities due to their symptoms developing under the age of 65.
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
Stay up to date with our latest news, campaigns and events
Christmas activity ideas for a person with dementia for a fun and engaging time for all the family
Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty, Kerry Lyons, answers your questions about delirium, falls and incontinence.
We are challenging you to take 10,000 steps every day in January. Where and how you chose to walk each day is up to you!
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run a 10km, 29km or 50km Ultra Challenge in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.
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.
Ricky’s talks about how his Gran’s dementia diagnosis impacts his whole family and why he is supporting the ‘We live with dementia’ campaign.
When her partner Andy was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 52, Christine struggled to know where to turn. She is supporting our ‘We live dementia’ campaign to raise awareness of how our specialist dementia nurses can help.