Dementia: from headlines to hope (full lecture)

Dr Doug Brown, Alzheimer’s Society’s Chief Policy and Research Officer gives an overview of the science of dementia, the progress we are making in dementia research and how Alzheimer’s Society are at the forefront of a movement to find new ways to cure, treat and prevent dementia.


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Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

What is dementia?

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

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