Why "Demented" Became a Playground Insult (And What That Says About Dementia)

We said it all the time at school. "You're demented, mate." It meant stupid, unhinged, out of control, really, it meant whatever we needed it to. Nobody gave it a second thought, because nobody in ...

Dementia Life Expectancy: The Lives Behind The Numbers

Dementia Life Expectancy When my mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s the first thing I did was dive headfirst into some deep rabbit holes of late-night googling. Initially I searched for...

How Many Families Are Affected by Dementia in the UK? The Ripple Effect

As of 2026, there are estimated to be around one million individuals in the UK diagnosed with dementia. A number projected to surge to 1.4 million by 2040 and to exceed 2 million by 2050. These fig...