We exist
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We exist for a cure

If nothing changes, one in two of us will be directly affected by dementia. We will either care for someone with dementia, develop it ourselves, or both.

This cannot go on.

At Alzheimer's Research UK, we stand for everyone affected by dementia.

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Stand with us today to put a stop to dementia

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Donate For A Cure

Fund the search for a cure by making a donation today.

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Campaign For A Cure

Campaign with us and make sure dementia remains a political priority.

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Walk For A Cure

Join hundreds of others this July at our brand new 5km walking event.

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The outlook for dementia is changing, and so are we

Our 1 in 2 statistic written in black and white text on an orange background.

How we calculated our ‘one in two’ dementia statistic – and what we’ll do about it

A young Jordan Adams lays on a bed next to his late mum, Geraldine.

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