The former Eastenders star's husband announced that she was suffering from the disease earlier this year. 

Dame Barbara Windsor speaks for first time since revealing dementia diagnosis

The horses have been bringing smiles to those living with the condition in care homes thanks to a service provided by a County Durham woman.

The ponies providing comfort to those with Alzheimer's disease

A son has thanked supermarket Sainsbury's for giving his mother five years of employment despite her suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

A study published in the Lancet Neurology found that pimavanserin significantly improves psychosis symptoms in people with the condition.

Reducing risk factors from early life could slash the number of people diagnosed with illnesses including Alzheimer's, experts conclude.

One night of disturbed sleep increases levels of a brain protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, research has shown.

Since his diagnosis, Sion Jair has used his love of some of Britain's most beautiful scenery to help him cope with Alzheimer's Disease.

People who eat diets high in sugar could be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are now the leading cause of death in England and Wales.

Early clinical trials suggest antibody drug aducanumab slowed memory and thinking decline in people with early Alzheimer's.

A protein found to be lacking in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers could lead to a treatment, scientists say.

The "proof-of-concept" research, conducted on mice, showed stimulating nerve cells to grow new connections could "retrieve" memories.


The former professional skateboarder described the moment his mother - who is battling the disease - failed to recognise him.

Experts warned of a "looming national health crisis" as it was revealed today that one in three Brits born this year will develop dementia.

Study suggests that a protein linked to Alzheimer's could be spread during medical procedures.