Kate joined Alzheimer’s Society as Chief Executive in March 2020, and is dedicated to providing help and hope to people affected by dementia to face some of the most frightening times of their lives.

Social prescribing is used in health and social care, where people can live better by improving social and environmental aspects of their lives. Social prescribing has been found to benefit people ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

How can dementia affect a person's appetite? A person with dementia may lose interest in food. They may refuse to eat it or may spit it out. The person may become angry or agitated, or behave in a ...

When a person is diagnosed with dementia they may not understand or accept their diagnosis. This may be because the person is in denial, or because they have what is known as ‘lack of insight’. When a ...

What are the benefits of person-centred care? Person-centred care helps to ensure people with dementia can take part in the things they enjoy. It can be an effective way of preventing and managing ...

Get Fitter. Be Faster. Go Further. Challenge yourself by taking on one of our many fundraising events and raise money to give help and hope to people living with dementia. Take on a 13 or 26 mile ...

Our Innovation team co-create, search for and accelerate the best new and innovative solutions to provide help and hope for people living with dementia (people living with dementia and carers). People ...

Dementia doesn't discriminate - get ideas and free resources to help you conduct meaningful research with people who have dementia. Relationships matter - the more inclusive your service is, the ...

From marketing to operations to care, we have job vacancies across our offices and community-based services. Our values tell everyone who we are as an organisation. Our values make sure that our focus ...

We’re here for you. Alzheimer's Society offers a range of dementia support services. From a listening ear on the phone to a visit in person and opportunities to connect with others. We'll be there for ...