Expert Resources: Alzheimer’s Disease


These are the items that relate to Alzheimer’s Disease found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Carers say tech is crucial for people with dementia but they need digital skills support

    Annie Mannion | 04 Jul 2024
    New research from BT Group has highlighted ahead of our webinar with Alzheimer's Society how technology can aid dementia patients - yet many carers don’t yet have the skills to benefit.

  • How to get free help with your digital devices - with BT Group

    Annie Mannion | 11 Apr 2024
    Join our free webinar with AbilityNet experts who will share how AbilityNet Tech Volunteers can advise about adjustments to tech that can make a big difference to older and disabled people. We'll also be joined by volunteers from BT Group.

  • Dementia, AI and simple tech tweaks to help - with Alzheimer's Society

    Annie Mannion | 25 Jan 2024
    Join our free webinar with our experts who will share helpful tips on adjustments to tech that can make a big difference to those with dementia, Alzheimer's and cognitive disabilities.

  • Dementia and Computing

    Anonymous | 24 Nov 2022
    There are 920,000 people with dementia in the UK, and this is projected to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Dementia is not a single disease, but an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive conditions affecting the brain. Currently there is no cure for dementia, and anyone diagnosed...

  • The reality of dementia and 'Dementia First Hand' virtual reality

    Adam Tweed | 23 Sep 2019
    It is estimated that 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. For individuals with dementia, it is not just a loss of memory, but also perception, spatial awareness and facial recognition. It can be distressing for the individual, but as with many diseases there is an additional collateral impact on...

  • How Safe & Found Online helps people with dementia if they go missing

    Annie Mannion | 21 Aug 2019
    The 21st of August is World Senior Citizens' Day 2019, which aims to increase awareness of factors and issues that affect older adults. We're using this as an opportunity to highlight the amazing people and projects that are using technology to make the world a better place for older adults.