Alzheimer's Research UK

13/06/2026

At Alzheimer’s Research UK, we are proud to be charity partners of parkrun UK as they deliver their 1 millionth event this weekend.

A keen parkrunner, Graham is motivated to look after his health because he cares for his wife, Marie, who is living with Alzheimer’s.

He takes part in his local Basingstoke parkrun each week and has just completed his 360th event!

Graham shares: “Because of Marie’s Alzheimer’s, I want to make sure I’m around for as long as possible to look after her. Part of that means staying fit and active to help keep my brain healthy. Running is good fun because I know that every time I’m exercising, it’s good for my heart and my brain.

“Parkrun helps me cope during difficult times. I do my 5k and chat with everyone each week. I love being outside and getting the fresh air. It keeps me energised and helps me have some routine in my life.”

Thanks a million to Graham and to everyone who has supported or taken part in parkrun. 🧡

To learn more about parkrun events or to donate, please visit: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/

11/06/2026

“Bhupendra was in his early 50s when he first started showing symptoms so it didn’t even cross my mind that he could have dementia.”

Urvashi shares how frontotemporal dementia, a rare form of the condition, has changed her husband Bhupendra before her eyes.

“It kept getting worse and he became quite withdrawn. At a party we were hosting my husband had closed himself off in a room playing with a Rubik's cube. He also developed an obsession with watching the clock and learning the English language.

“One day Bhupendra said our sons were not his. I said, ‘what do you mean they aren’t yours?’. He just said, ‘they don’t have my name as their middle name, so they’re not mine’. At the time I was heading out to work and so I suggested we discuss it later, but I was really alarmed when he said that.”

Despite Bhupendra now being unable to speak and needing support with everyday tasks, Urvashi says he is still her soulmate.

"With frontotemporal dementia there is currently no cure, but research can change this. We need research to find a cure for dementia and stop the heartbreak it causes to so many families like mine.”

Thank you Urvashi and Bhupendra for featuring in our film ‘Together. For A Cure. Now.’.

Together, we’re powering the research that will make the biggest difference to everyone facing dementia. Stand with us for a cure: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/for-a-cure/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=brand

10/06/2026

Ryan and his nan, Maureen, shared a close relationship, he described her as his ‘best friend’ and as a ‘real character’.

Ryan grew up playing pranks on his nan, which she wholeheartedly found amusing. He’d ambush her with silly string or hid her slippers in obscure places round her house, which she’d laugh about.

Ryan said: “She was extremely generous and would always help those in need without a second thought. And she was never afraid to get involved in anything new. For example, in her late 70s she went go-karting with me!”

When Ryan and his family heard Maureen had been diagnosed with dementia it turned their world upside down. “It was devastating for all the family to lose her to dementia. We watched her mentally and physically deteriorate, slowly dying in front of our eyes.

“There's no sugarcoating how dementia destroyed what little time we had left with her.”

After experiencing the heartbreak of watching his nan live with dementia, Ryan decided to walk for a cure in memory of Maureen.

He said: “The experience was extremely positive. I especially liked the colour-coded lanyards we were given to indicate who we were walking for.

“It was brilliant to see such an enormous turnout of people supporting this great cause.

“I would encourage everyone to take part in Walk For A Cure. You get such a good feeling of satisfaction from being a part of it.”

https://walk.alzheimersresearchuk.org/walk-for-a-cure?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=wfac&utm_term=organic-facebook

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to over 300 walkers who took part in our Walk For A Cure event in Worcestershire at the weekend.

Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch was a sea of orange, amazing people and families all coming together to support our mission .

We couldn't have done it without the support of our amazing volunteers who always make the events special for everyone.

Did we snap you? Check out some of the pictures from the day and drop us a comment if you took part so we can celebrate you!

07/06/2026

We're honoured - and humbled - to follow the progress of The FTD Brothers Jordan and Cian through their incredible challenge of 33 marathons in as many days, to raise funds for The FTD Brothers Foundation.

From Jordan running the TCS London Marathon with a fridge on his back to the pair completing a marathon in all 32 counties of Ireland, it's been an extraordinary achievement.

Due to a twist of fate, Jordan and Cian's welcome home event is taking place at the same time as our Walk For A Cure at Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch.

As our walkers lace up their walking shoes and take on a challenge of their own today, we're sending our own collective congratulations, and our cheer squad are waving their pompoms for both Jordan and Cian at Arrow Valley Country Park.

We're incredibly proud to have Jordan and Cian as Ambassadors for Alzheimer's Research UK and that together we’re funding essential research that's getting us closer to a cure.

06/06/2026

Channel 4 News presenter and long-time Alzheimer’s Research UK supporter Jon Snow has courageously shared that he is living with Alzheimer’s disease after being diagnosed in 2023.

Jon, who is 78 years old, will share more about his diagnosis in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, on 20 June 2026.

Read our response and more below ⬇️

Channel 4 News presenter, Jon Snow, announces he is living with Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.

05/06/2026

The thoughts of everyone at Alzheimer's Research UK are with Jon Snow and his family following his announcement that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Speaking openly about his diagnosis takes remarkable strength, and we thank Jon for sharing his story to raise awareness.

Jon has been a valued friend and advocate for dementia research, including working with Alzheimer’s Research UK for more than a decade.

We remain steadfast in our mission to get to a cure faster and end the heartbreak of dementia once and for all.

05/06/2026

100,000 volunteers have signed up to take part in dementia research.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating a powerful milestone for Join Dementia Research - the UK-wide initiative helping connect people with vital research opportunities, studies and trials.

Melissa is one of them. After her mum’s diagnosis, she chose to take action by joining research - helping to drive progress towards life-changing treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Will you be part of it too?

Sign up today: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/getting-involved-in-research/

03/06/2026

Talking about dementia isn’t easy.

In some families and communities, dementia is still misunderstood or avoided altogether.

That’s why our Dementia Community Champions exist - to help people understand what dementia really is (and isn’t), talk openly about brain health, prevention and research, and feel more confident asking for help. This work often takes place in communities that are underserved and at higher risk.

So far, Champions have reached communities across four regions in the UK, creating space for honest questions and conversations - often in places where dementia hasn’t always been openly discussed.

This year, 56 volunteers donated their time, and over 2,000 people from Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and East London attended sessions to learn, ask questions, and leave with clearer, trusted information.

Now, over to you: What’s one thing you wish more people understood about dementia - in your family or community?

02/06/2026

“I can’t run. But I can cheer.”

That’s what Juliet told herself when she signed up to volunteer for Alzheimer’s Research UK through ITV’s One Million Minutes campaign.

Her dad, Bryan, had lived with Alzheimer’s and died a few years earlier, so supporting the charity felt personal.

In spring 2025, Juliet found herself on the side of the road at the Cambridge Half Marathon, dressed in orange, pom poms in hand, cheering for hours. Standing alongside other volunteers, each with their own reason for being there, she felt a powerful sense of connection. She came back the following year. This time, with her daughter by her side.

"My daughter said she finally understood that feeling I’d tried to explain. That euphoria you get from being part of something bigger. My dad, her grandad, would be proud.”

Volunteering has now become their annual tradition.

If you’ve ever wondered whether to volunteer, Juliet has simple advice:

“Do it. If you turn up on your own, you won’t be alone. And you’ll get more out of it than you expect.”

Volunteer with us: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/