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The later stages of dementia
Alzheimer’s Society The later stages of dementia can be a distressing time for carers and relatives. There is support available if you need it. Alzheimer's Society's National Dementia Helpline can provide information, support, guidance and signposting to other organisations. |
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Genetics of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
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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 … |
Alzheimer’s Society unveils engaging new brand in move to make dementia impossible to ignore – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer's Society unveils engaging new brand in move to make dementia impossible to ignore
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge faced by society – deaths from dementia are rising year on year and more than 1 million people will have dementia by 2021. Alzheimer's Society wants everyone to rise to this challenge and act now. |
What is dementia? – Alzheimer’s Society
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What is dementia?
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia but not all dementia is due to Alzheimer's. The specific symptoms that someone with … Alzheimer's and Atherosclerosis of the Brain Remembering to hope | Bancroft this Week |
Risk factors and prevention – Alzheimer’s Society
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Risk factors and prevention
Alzheimer’s Society Some things can increase your risk of getting dementia, including your age, genes and lifestyle. There are also ways … The newspapers are full of headlines about things that can help prevent dementia or things that increase your risk. This section … |
Types of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
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Types of dementia
Alzheimer’s Society What is dementia? The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, and often changes in mood, perception or behaviour. Alzheimer's Society rebrands to show dementia is “a problem for everyone” DEMENTIA NEWS: Breakthrough Alzheimer's disease drug compound could 'untangle' brain "Insulted" families of dementia patients slam Alzheimer's charity for appointing David Cameron president |
You are here: – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer’s Society Drugs. The drugs that are available can't cure dementia, but they can help lessen a person's symptoms for a while. … Counselling, psychotherapy and CBT give people with dementia the chance to talk to a trained professional about problems they are having. |