The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Around 900,000 people are living with dementia in the UK and numbers are set to rise

Food choices could indicate the condition

Research shows that more than 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. The number is rising, and by 2025 it's estimated that over one million people in the UK will have the degenerative disease

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — May Wells’ heart sank as she watched her husband leave their Williamsburg home in the back of a police car. Her husband, Ray, suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and his condition had deteriorated to the point that Wells called for help.

The number of people with dementia is on the rise mostly due to people living for longer. Spotting the early symptoms is vital in order to start treatment, although there is currently no cure

The chance of dementia could be reduced by getting fit and keeping blood pressure down.

From the age of six Charlie Gibson would go to football matches with his grandfather Barry - memories he holds dearly

The Alzheimers Society has listed 10 symptoms that could be a sign of dementia and have urged people to seek help if they need it

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer with thousands dying each year from the disease

New study reveals simple lifestyle alterations which can have a big impact on your life

Some of the factors that may play a role in reducing the risk are not smoking and maintaining a healthy blood pressure.