The dementia journey
Subjective Memory Loss is experienced by most people as they age. In other words, normal age related memory loss Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) The person with Mild Cognitive Impairment is…
What is dementia?
Dementia is a progressive condition which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. Over time, most functions of the brain will be affected. How quickly and in what way dementia…
Who gets dementia?
Dementia affects people of all cultures, intellectual abilities and lifestyles. It is not a normal part of ageing, although the likelihood of getting dementia increases as a person ages. This…
Signs and symptoms of dementia.
As people age there are the expected changes in strength, stamina, endurance and physical robustness. We can also expect to see some subtle changes in cognition. So when does the…
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…
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…