
We are Dementia UK
We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
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What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. Read our information leaflet

Types of dementia
Understanding the various types of dementia means people can get the right support to help them live better with the condition

Stages of dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that gets gradually worse over time. It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages – early, middle and late stages
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Challenge yourself and raise vital funds for families affected by dementia. Walk, run, cycle or trek – there’s an event for everyone

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Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference

Leave a gift in your Will
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses so we can support more families affected by dementia

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Latest from Dementia UK

A day in the life of Admiral Nurse Ruby Guild
Ruby talks us through her working day supporting families affected by dementia in local communities.

Commonly asked questions about delirium, falls and incontinence
Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty, Kerry Lyons, answers your questions about delirium, falls and incontinence.

10,000 Steps a Day in January
We are challenging you to take 10,000 steps every day in January. Where and how you chose to walk each day is up to you!

Bath 50 Challenge
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run a 10km, 29km or 50km Ultra Challenge in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.

Financial and legal support
If you have a dementia diagnosis, or are caring for someone who does, you could be entitled to financial and legal support.

Support around a diagnosis
Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.

Let’s talk about guilt – Lizzie’s experience
Lizzie talks about the guilt she felt caring from a distance for her dad, Rob, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58

Let’s talk about guilt – Penny’s experience
Penny talks about the guilt she has felt surrounding her mum's move into residential care.