Alzheimer's Research UK

Alzheimer's Research UK At Alzheimer's Research UK, we stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand . 🟧 Almost one million people are living with dementia today.

Tragically, not one of them will survive. Alzheimer's Research UK exists to change that. As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we are working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. And then, we will find a way to cure it. With your support, we promise we will not stop until dementia can no longer destroy lives. We are Alzheimer's Research UK. We exist for a cure.

How did a fantasy world help raise more than ÂŁ72,000 for dementia research?For years, the community behind The Ineffable...
20/08/2026

How did a fantasy world help raise more than ÂŁ72,000 for dementia research?

For years, the community behind The Ineffable Con has welcomed fans from around the world to celebrate the work of Sir Terry Pratchett.

Following his dementia diagnosis, Sir Terry became a passionate advocate for dementia research and helped bring the condition into the public conversation.

Inspired by his legacy, Bethany & Rachael have spent years building this unique convention that brings fans together from around the world while raising vital funds for a cure. They’ve contributed over £72,000 to date - we think that's pretty magical.

Stories do more than entertain us - they can bring people together. What inspires you to make a difference?

“I felt a sense of community, and like I was making a contribution.”Harj first joined us as an Event Volunteer at Walk F...
18/08/2026

“I felt a sense of community, and like I was making a contribution.”

Harj first joined us as an Event Volunteer at Walk For A Cure in Worcestershire earlier this month. She had been looking for a way to use her time meaningfully while she was off work. With a background as a Programme Manager in the NHS, supporting research felt right.

“Finding solutions to these big health problems that affect society is important.”

She didn’t know quite what to expect from the day, and she was enveloped by the feeling of being surrounded by people who understood. Many of the walkers and volunteers had their own connection to dementia, and there was a quiet openness in the way people talked to each other.

“What stood out to me was the people.”

Her favourite moment came at the finish line, as she was cheering each person on. As a runner, she knows how much that encouragement matters in that final stretch. After just one event, Harj has already signed up to come back.

We’re so grateful for volunteers like Harj, who help make these moments what they are. If you’ve ever volunteered before, what stayed with you most?

David is cycling over 6,000 miles from west to east across Canada and North America in support of Alzheimer's Research U...
14/08/2026

David is cycling over 6,000 miles from west to east across Canada and North America in support of Alzheimer's Research UK. He took on this challenge in memory of his mum, Anita Carmel Ward, who died with dementia in 2017.

"Over time, familiar expressions fade, conversations lose meaning, and the connection that once felt unbreakable begins to slip. Witnessing this process is heart-breaking, as the person you knew drifts further from the world that you once shared.

"That is why I have packed my belongings to cycle a rough 6,000-mile route across Canada and North America to raise as much money as I can to support the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia."

Anticipating that the most dangerous part of his challenge could be the wildlife, David was well prepared for what Canada and the USA could throw at him. Although he has seen quite a few bears, it was a close encounter with a lone wolf that really got his heart racing. Luckily, David's bear spray and a passing car helped drive it away.

David is now over halfway through his challenge. He set off in June and is hoping to finish in September. So far, he has raised more than ÂŁ5,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK, which is incredible.

Throughout his solo challenge, David has met so many people who have offered friendship, support and company:

"I’ve been staggered to meet so many people who’ve been affected by dementia and that age seems to be getting younger. It provides an uncomfortable window to mortality, live life to the very fullest!"

What if looking after your brain health started with doing something you enjoy?Research suggests that staying physically...
13/08/2026

What if looking after your brain health started with doing something you enjoy?

Research suggests that staying physically active and keeping connected with others are both linked to better brain health and may help reduce the risk of dementia later in life.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing sports, pickleball brings people together through movement, conversation and community. Whether it's catching up with teammates, meeting new people courtside or finding a fun way to stay active, the sport naturally combines two lifestyle factors that are important for our brain.

Alzheimer's Research UK and Pickleball England are joining forces to encourage more people to learn about brain health and the positive steps we can all take throughout life.

What steps do you take for your brain health? Take the Think Brain Health Check-in and receive a personalised report showing what you’re already doing well and where you may have room for improvement: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/brain-health/check-in/

12/08/2026

A smile, a shared laugh, a familiar song. What's a moment of joy you've experienced with a loved one living with dementia? 🧡

"We miss Nan more than words can say but she lives on in us, through the generations."Natalie's Nan, Mary, was the heart...
09/08/2026

"We miss Nan more than words can say but she lives on in us, through the generations."

Natalie's Nan, Mary, was the heart of her family. Warm, generous and always ready to welcome people in for a cuppa. When Mary died after living with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, her loss was felt deeply by everyone who loved her.

Mary was diagnosed at 83, though the family had noticed changes and had been pushing for a diagnosis for at least three years before that. Watching the disease take its toll was heartbreaking, but Natalie remembers her Nan not by what dementia took away, but by the love, energy and purpose she gave to others throughout her life.

Mary was passionate about seeing every generation of her family achieve their goals; giving her time, her effort, her prayers and her unwavering belief. She brought people together, co-founding a local amateur dramatics group (still going strong, 60 years on) so that meaningful, joyful moments could be shared. She was selfless, full of spirit, and left behind values that continue to guide everyone who knew her.

Inspired by Mary's example, Natalie has picked up where her Nan left off. She organises community fundraising events, takes on runs, marathons and mountain climbs, all to raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Research UK as well as smaller local charities.

Now, Natalie is honouring Mary in a new way through her podcast, The Dementia Dialogues, creating a space for people to share their experiences, raise awareness and remind others affected by dementia that they are not alone.

For Natalie, the podcast is a tribute to the woman who shaped not only her life, but the lives of so many, within the family and far beyond it. It is a way to keep Mary's memory alive, learn more about this devastating disease and give something back.

Listen to The Dementia Dialogues and hear the stories helping to honour families like Natalie's: https://www.ddpodcast.co.uk/

“We have a very good group… we’re doing something for our society.”Veronica spent time caring for a close friend who was...
05/08/2026

“We have a very good group… we’re doing something for our society.”

Veronica spent time caring for a close friend who was living with vascular dementia, and it changed how she saw the condition and the people affected by it.

“It stimulated my interest in dementia,” she says. “And in whatever I can do to help and to give back to society.”

Becoming a Dementia Community Champion gave her a way to do just that. Now, she’s part of a local group creating welcoming spaces where people can come together without fear or judgement.

“Some people have no one there,” she says. “And I feel whatever we can do, the team can help to support.”

For Veronica, it’s often the small things that stay with her. Making sure someone feels welcomed. Sitting alongside someone who might otherwise be on their own. Helping people feel included in the room. So she keeps helping to gently open up conversations about dementia.

“There is a fear of actually having dementia or talking about it… we want to try and reduce that with awareness.”

If this is the first time you’ve heard of Dementia Community Champions, what would you want to know?

Women account for around two in every three dementia cases. Although women tend to live longer than men, there's more to...
03/08/2026

Women account for around two in every three dementia cases. Although women tend to live longer than men, there's more to the story.

The factors that affect dementia risk begin much earlier in life and can build over decades – from health and education to major life experiences such as menopause and caring for others.

Swipe through to see how dementia risk can be shaped across a woman's lifetime.

Heidi completed John O'Groats to Land's End over three continuous months in support of Alzheimer's Research UK. She was ...
30/07/2026

Heidi completed John O'Groats to Land's End over three continuous months in support of Alzheimer's Research UK. She was inspired to support our work as both her mother and maternal grandmother lived with dementia.

Heidi finished a day ahead of schedule and had an amazing experience, meeting so many people along the way who had been affected by Alzheimer’s in some way or another.

Sadly, during the trek, Heidi's dad passed away. On the day she received the news, she 'came face to face with a stag and we shared a long significant stare. He stayed and shared a moment with me. Apparently, it has a deep spiritual connection to a deceased love one.'

One of the highlights for Heidi was spending quality time with friends and family along the route, as well as discovering some amazing places along the way.

'It has also taught me to be aware of my surroundings, to look back and up. We live in a beautiful country. My mum and my nan had Alzheimer’s. It’s an awful disease. Thankfully my dad was 89 when he died and had all his mental faculties.'

The people we love can inspire us to achieve extraordinary things. 🧡
Who would you dedicate a challenge to?

24/07/2026

It's so important we get dementia research to the top of the priority list for Yvette Cooper, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Help us make sure the message is seen and heard - share this post and let's get attention across social media

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