Useful links

There are a number of charities providing help and information for people affected by dementia, as well as a wide range of organisations for researchers and people who just want to help. Here are links to other websites that might be of interest.

Please note the Alzheimer's Research Trust is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

Ways you can help the Alzheimer's Research Trust

Remember a Charity in your Will
Provides information on how to leave money to charity in your Will.

Justgiving - use the web to raise money for us
Raise money for the Alzheimer's Research Trust via Justgiving.com. You can create your own web page for a sponsored event, to honour the memory of someone you love, or to celebrate a birthday or personal occasion.

Much Loved 
is a tribute website, where people can set up memorial pages for friends and loved ones who have passed away. The Alzheimer's Research Trust is a Much Loved partner. 

Other national dementia organisations

Alzheimer's Association
American non-profit health organisation funding research into Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer Scotland
Provides services and campaigns in Scotland to help people with dementia and their families and carers.

Alzheimer's Society
Offers advice and support for people with all forms of dementia and their families and carers.

CANDID - Counselling ANd Diagnosis in Dementia
Includes information specifically written for younger people with dementia.

for dementia
Aims to improve the quality of life of dementia sufferers and their carers. 

Dementia research

Alzheimer's Research Forum
A US website that reports on the latest scientific findings in Alzheimer's research.

Alzheimer's Research Trust Network
The ART Network promotes collaboration between the UK's top centres for dementia research. Find links to the centres here.

Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DenDRoN)
Facilitates the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies of dementia including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

International Journal of Epidemiology
Publishes the latest advances in this area of research which studies populations to find out about disease patterns and risk factors.

Journal of Alzheimer's disease
Publishes international results from research into the causes, disease progression, distribution, genetics, behaviour, treatment and psychology of Alzheimer's.

Journal of Quality Research in Dementia
The Alzheimer's Society's journal publishes on recent developments in dementia research.

Nature and its related journals
Publishes news from some of the world's best original scientific research.

Science
International weekly science journal which features some of the world's best original scientific research.

UKARF - UK Age Research Forum
is a strategic partnership between government, research councils and charities that aims to make a positive difference to the lives of older people through research. The Alzheimer's Research Trust is a member of the UKARF.

Wales Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (NEURODEM Cymru)
Aiming to develop a close mutually beneficial collaboration between research, health and social care.

Related resources

Association of Medical Research Charities
This Alzheimer's Research Trust is a member of this organisation which represents the UK's leading charities that fund medical research.

BBC News online health news
For up-to-the-minute health news and a search facility to help you find out about the latest advances in Alzheimer's research.

Charity Facts
Impartial information on how to give to charity and what to look for in the organisations you support.

Guidestar
Provides comprehensive information on all charities in England and Wales.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Provides national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Publishes guidance on the appropriate treatment and care of people with Alzheimer's disease.

Trials in Mental Health
Provides information about mental health research. It gives advice on what clinical trials are, how you can get involved, what your rights are, and what you should expect. It also has a database of current mental health clinical trials.