Paying for care - Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer's Society Information about paying for the care of a person with dementia in England. |
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Legal and financial – Alzheimer’s Society
Legal and financial Alzheimer's Society This section outlines the various financial and legal issues that someone with dementia and their carer may want to consider, and looks at sources of help and support. Assessment for care and support in England. Information for people with dementia and ... |
Genetics of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
Genetics of dementia Alzheimer's Society There are four common types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). How important genes are in these different dementias varies considerably. For example, the role of ... |
The dementia guide – Alzheimer’s Society
The dementia guide Alzheimer's Society Download or order our guide to help you understand more about dementia and the treatments, support and services that are available. Find information about living as well as possible with dementia and about making plans for the future. Our guide is for ... |
Vascular dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
Express.co.uk | Vascular dementia Alzheimer's Society Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia (after Alzheimer's disease), affecting around 150,000 people in the UK. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, ... DEMENTIA NEWS: Breakthrough Alzheimer's disease drug compound could 'untangle' brain Alzheimer's Society rebrands to show dementia is “a problem for everyone” "Insulted" families of dementia patients slam Alzheimer's charity for appointing David Cameron president |
Help with care – Alzheimer’s Society
Help with care Alzheimer's Society This section contains advice on understanding and caring for someone with dementia, with tips on how carers can look after themselves too. Understanding and supporting a person with dementia. Information for carers on understanding dementia and ways ... |
Legal and financial – Alzheimer’s Society
Legal and financial Alzheimer's Society This section outlines the various financial and legal issues that someone with dementia and their carer may want to consider, and looks at sources of help and support. Assessment for care and support in England. Information for people with dementia and ... |
Equipment, adaptations and improvements to the home – Alzheimer’s Society
Equipment, adaptations and improvements to the home Alzheimer's Society Most people with dementia wish to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but as a person's dementia progresses they may find everyday tasks more difficult. These can range from using the stairs to taking medication. Using equipment and ... |
How to reduce your risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society | How to reduce your risk of dementia Alzheimer's Society Research has identified many risk factors associated with dementia. It's impossible to eliminate every single one; after all we can't avoid age, which is the most significant. However, there are things that could affect the risk of developing dementia ... |
Frontotemporal dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
Frontotemporal dementia Alzheimer's Society Frontotemporal dementia occurs much less often than other forms of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia). However, it is a significant cause of dementia in younger people (under the age of 65). Frontotemporal dementia is probably ... |