Useful links
There are many charities providing help and information for people affected by dementia.
National organisations
Alzheimer's Society
Offers advice and support for people with all forms of dementia and their families and carers.
Alzheimer's Scotland
Provides services and campaigns in Scotland to help people with dementia and their families and carers.
CANDID - Counselling ANd Diagnosis in Dementia
Includes information specifically written for younger people with dementia.
for Dementia
An initiative to promote and develop Admiral nursing - a specialist nursing intervention focused on meeting the needs of carers and supporters of people with dementia.
Help the Aged
Help the Aged campaigns for change in government policy, undertakes research into the needs of older people and provides local services in communities across the UK and overseas.
Parkinson's Disease Society
Some people with Parkinson's do develop dementia. The Society offers information, advice and support for people with Parkinson's and their families
Dementia research
Alzheimer's Research Forum
A US website that reports on the latest scientific findings in Alzheimer's research.
Alzheimer's Research Trust
The ART Network promotes collaboration between the UK's top centres for dementia research.
Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DenDRoN)
Facilitates the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies of dementia including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
International Journal of Epidemiology
Publishes the latest advances in this area of research which studies populations to find out about disease patterns and risk factors.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease
Publishes international results from research into the causes, disease progression, distribution, genetics, behaviour, treatment and psychology of Alzheimer's.
Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (NEURODEM Cymru)
Aiming to develop a close mutually beneficial collaboration between research, health and social care.
Related resources
Association of Medical Research Charities
The Alzheimer's Research Trust is a member of this organisation which represents the UK's leading charities that fund medical research.
BBC News online health news and BBC Radio 4
Are useful resources for up-to-the-minute health news and a search facility to help you find out about the latest advances in Alzheimer's / Dementia research.
Brain Skills
Provides information on keeping your mind active and how the brain works and develops.
Charity Facts
Offers impartial information on how to give to charity and what to look for in the organisations you support.
Guidestar
Provides comprehensive information on all charities in England and Wales.
Much Loved
This is a tribute website, where people can set up memorial pages for friends and loved ones who have passed away. The Alzheimer's Research Trust is a Much Loved partner.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Provides national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Publishes guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Trials in Mental Health
Provides information about mental health research. It gives good advice on what clinical trials are, how you can get involved, what your rights are, and what you should expect. It also has a database of current mental health clinical trials.
The Mede - Guest House
This is a guesthouse that offers holidays for people suffering from dementia, along with their carer.
Organisations who can provide expert advice on the provision of care in the UK
General Organisations
Commission for Social Care Inspection
Commission for social care inspection - 0845 015 0120
Counselling Directory
This website is a support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use.
Stop Press:
RIBI Magic of Rotary Award
Congratulations to Wadebridge Rotary Club for winning this award for their work with setting up and running the Wadebridge Memory Café
The Memory Café Start-up Guide
Download a copy of our guide to Setting up a Memory Café
Government's Dementia Strategy
Read about the UK Government's National Dementia Strategy launched today - 3rd Feb 2009. There are two links, one is for the press release and the other for the full strategy.
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