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Day: January 12, 2020

Getting diagnosed

What should I do if am concerned about myself or someone I know? Confusion or forgetfulness may not mean you, a family member or someone you know has dementia. Some treatable conditions can cause symptoms similar to dementia, for example, infections, medication side effects or depression and anxiety. Book an appointment with your GP:– Ask...

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Types of dementia

Dementia occurs as the result of physical changes in the structure of the brain. We do not yet know what causes some types of dementia and with conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Vascular Dementia it may be a combination of factors. Alzheimer’s Disease:The most common form of dementia, accounting for somewhere between 50-75% of all...

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