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
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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”Design Week
DEMENTIA NEWS: Breakthrough Alzheimer's disease drug compound could 'untangle' brainExpress.co.uk
"Insulted" families of dementia patients slam Alzheimer's charity for appointing David Cameron presidentMirror.co.uk
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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 …

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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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

Risk factors and prevention – Alzheimer’s Society

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

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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”Design Week
DEMENTIA NEWS: Breakthrough Alzheimer's disease drug compound could 'untangle' brainExpress.co.uk
"Insulted" families of dementia patients slam Alzheimer's charity for appointing David Cameron presidentMirror.co.uk
carehome.co.uk News –Third Sector –Care2.com
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You are here: – Alzheimer’s Society

You are here:
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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.