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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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 …

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The Dementia Guide – Alzheimer’s Society – Alzheimer’s Society

The Dementia Guide – Alzheimer's Society
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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 …

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Symptoms and diagnosis – Alzheimer’s Society

Symptoms and diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Society
Find information on some common symptoms of dementia and ways to manage them, the process of getting an assessment, and what to do after a diagnosis. Symptoms. Dementia can cause a number of different symptoms and changes. Here we explain …

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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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Frontotemporal dementia – Alzheimer’s Society

Frontotemporal dementia
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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 …

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

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Risk factors and prevention – Alzheimer’s Society – Alzheimer’s Society

Risk factors and prevention – Alzheimer's Society
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Some things can increase your risk of getting dementia, including your age, genes and lifestyle. There are also ways you can reduce your risk.

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