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 usually aware that they are getting forgetful. The people who are close to them may notice these changes as well. There is however no noticeable...
Read MoreDementia 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 progresses depends on each individual. Even though everyone’s experience of dementia is different, common symptoms include loss of memory, loss of ability to recognize people...
Read MoreDementia 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 doesn’t however, mean that younger people – people aged less than 65 – don’t also get dementia. Some people may be predisposed to dementia by...
Read MoreAs 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 normal decline in cognition with age become a concern that there is more going on? Repeating yourself occasionally, losing the odd word and taking time...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreDementia 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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