The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

As commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings take place in Normandy, film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about her favorite D-Day classics – from star-studded extravaganza "The Longest Day" to Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan". Plus, Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard star in "Memory", a harsh tale…

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

Hundreds of thousands of convictions continue to be handed out behind closed doors

Myra Coutinho-Lopez, 82, who had dementia became confused at bank counter, leading to altercation with Courtney Richman, 26

The actor gives an astonishing, awards-worthy performance as a stage star with dementia in a slight yet powerful TV movie

A recent study aimed to uncover the misconceptions about dementia.

Cypriot-born Sia Kasparis, who speaks limited English, was not told about disability premium overpayment for several years

City Voices: Dementia research still receives less funding than many other conditions

We make hundreds of decisions that affect our health every day – from what we eat and how we move our bodies, to the questions we ask our doctor when our kids are sick, or how we support our ageing parents with dementia or cancer.