Questions about dementia or dementia research?
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, the money we raise funds vital projects across the country to understand more about dementia, it’s prevention, diagnosis and treatments.
Puzzling your way to dementia prevention
While your age, genes and health can increase your risk of getting dementia, giving your brain a regular workout is one of the ways you can potentially hold off the condition.
Dementia
Driving relies on a mix of mental abilities which need to be undertaken quickly, safely and consistently. In the early or mild stages of the condition, the person may still be able to drive safely as driving is a well learned skill.
Ageing, circadian rhythms and falls
With around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of people aged 80 and over in England falling at least once a year, falls are a common and serious health issue. Falling is a cause of distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality, and also disruptive and expensive to both the NHS and care providers.