We want to raise some money and awareness for Alzheimer's Society because it's a fantastic cause, and we know that so many people, and so many of you, will have been touched by dementia somehow. Please help us hit our target of £1000 by donating whatever you can and sharing this link with your friends. Read on to find out about the great work Alzheimer's Society does throughout the UK.

 

 

Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders that have in common a loss of brain function. Dementia is caused by degenerative diseases of the brain and there is currently no cure.

 

Alzheimer’s Society is the leading support and research charity in the UK for people with dementia and those who care for them.

 

There are currently 700,000 people with dementia in the UK, which will rise to over 1 million by 2025. This condition has a devastating impact on the lives of those affected, and it's thanks to the generous donations of people like you that Alzheimer’s Society is able to offer its support, advice and services to people with dementia and their carers.

 

Alzheimer’s Society are a source of support

Through its network of over 2000 services, Alzheimer’s Society helps over 30,000 people every week, providing a range of practical services for people with dementia and their carers, including home and day support

 

Alzheimer’s Society campaigns for a better quality of life

Through campaigning and media activities Alzheimer’s Society strive to influence government policies and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

 

Alzheimer’s Society funds research

Dementia research is desperately underfunded in the UK compared to the impact of the condition. Alzheimer’s Society funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia.

 

Here’s how your money could make a huge difference:

 

£5 could pay for ten Society Helpcard packs for people with dementia to assist them in dealing with people in daily life.

 

£20 could support a researcher for a day with the equipment and chemicals needed to develop better treatments in the fight against dementia.

 

£50 could fund a PhD researcher for one day to continue vital research into understanding the causes of dementia, how it can be treated and, ultimately, to find a cure.

 

£100 could pay for a brain scan for a participant in a clinical trial to help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

 

We are deeply grateful for any money you can spare to help Alzheimer’s Society lead the fight against dementia. Please donate now and leave a message; we’d love to hear about your experiences and opinions. For more information please visit the Alzheimer’s Society website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk or call their National Dementia Helpline on 0845 3000 336 if you have any queries or concerns about dementia.