What is dementia? – Alzheimer’s Society


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What is dementia?
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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 …
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Alzheimer’s Society unveils engaging new brand in move to make dementia impossible to ignore – Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer's Society unveils engaging new brand in move to make dementia impossible to ignore
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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.

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The later stages of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society

The later stages of dementia
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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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How to reduce your risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society

How to reduce your risk of dementia
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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

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Support our dementia services – Alzheimer’s Society

Support our dementia services
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We've got a wide range of roles available; from supporting people with dementia to keep doing the things they love as a Side by Side volunteer, to providing a quality information and signposting service to people with dementia as a Dementia Adviser …

The dementia guide – Alzheimer’s Society

The dementia guide
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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 …

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Legal and financial – Alzheimer’s Society

Legal and financial
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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 …

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National Dementia Helpline – Alzheimer’s Society

National Dementia Helpline
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Alzheimer's Society is supporting Join dementia research, an initiative to help anyone interested in dementia research to be matched to studies. Call the Helpline to find out more or for help with registration. Join Dementia Research logo Helplines

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.
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How to reduce your risk of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society


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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

and more »