Research
Dementia information
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK fund projects to understand more about dementia, it’s causes, treatments, diagnosis and prevention. Find out how you can get involved in research.
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To date, we have invested over £245 million in dementia research. We work with the most forward-thinking scientists and world-class organisations. Through research, we are beginning to understand what causes MCI and who is most likely to go on to develop dementia.
With your support, we will fund many more studies into MCI and dementia. We promise we will not stop until dementia can no longer destroy lives.
We are Alzheimer’s Research UK.
We exist for a cure.
Take part in research studies
Research is the only way we’ll find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat MCI and dementia and scientists need your help. Without people volunteering to take part in research, finding a cure would be impossible.
People with MCI, dementia, and people without dementia are all needed to take part.
Anyone over the age of 18 can register to Join Dementia Research, which is run by the NHS. This will match you to research studies you are suitable for. Then you get to choose which ones to take part in.
People have many different reasons for wanting to volunteer for dementia research, and it’s their support that will drive forward our progress and change the lives of everyone affected by dementia.
Join them today.
Read about volunteer experiences of taking part in research
Find out more about taking part in research
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Dementia information
Read more about treatments for dementia, including information on treating depression, anxiety and agitation and for information on antipsychotics.
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Find out more
You can find out more about current diagnosis and treatments for each type of dementia on the following pages:
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Alzheimer's Research UK has a wide range of information about dementia. Order booklets or download them from our online form.
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This information was updated in November 2025 and is due to be reviewed in November 2027. It was written by Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Information Services team with input from lay and expert reviewers. Please get in touch if you’d like a version with references or in a different format.
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