Risk factors are things that change our likelihood of developing a disease. Factors that may increase our risk of developing vascular dementia include age, genetics, lifestyle, and other health ...

The exact project roles available are dependent on the changing needs of the charity. See 'Current Opportunities' section for available roles. I was contacting all the people that were doing a ...

Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...

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Actor Brian Cox and supporter Jordan Adams share their experiences of dementia Brian and Jordan have come together to have a ...

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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 ...

Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the ...

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 ...

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

Join our Facebook challenge and knit every day in March for Alzheimer's Research. It could be for five minutes or five hours, crochet, sew or knit every day and aim to raise £150 for vital dementia ...