What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
WEBAdvice. Dementia is a condition where problems with memory or other types of thinking make it hard for a person to do everyday activities by themselves. It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. 21 February 2023.
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WEBOur regular support email includes the latest dementia advice, resources, real stories and more. We are the UK’s leading dementia charity, we tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
WEBIn the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice. Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of thought, language or perception. The progression, signs and stages of dementia. Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia. The middle stage of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
WEBone causing problems with vision and working out where things are in relation to each other, called posterior cortical atrophy. one that affects behaviour and/or thinking, called frontal variant Alzheimer’s disease. one that causes problems with movement and sensation as well as thinking, perception and language, called corticobasal syndrome.
How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of …
WEBbowel and bladder incontinence. being unable to walk or stand, problems sitting up and becoming bed-bound. If a person with dementia has most or all of these symptoms, they are probably nearing the end of their life. They may have other problems such as being very frail, having infections that keep coming back, or pressure ulcers (bedsores).
Tests and scans to diagnose dementia | Alzheimer's Society
WEBTypes of tests and scans. A specialist may use several different tests and scans to find out why you are noticing changes and whether it is dementia. These include: mental ability tests can check your memory and thinking. brain scans can check for changes in the brain. blood tests can check for other health conditions that may be causing symptoms.
Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome - Alzheimer's Society
WEBWernicke–Korsakoff syndrome is a condition that is similar to dementia and is caused by drinking too much alcohol. Very rarely, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome can be caused by factors other than alcohol. The majority of cases are caused by alcohol, and alcohol-related ‘dementia’ is the focus of this information. In Wernicke–Korsakoff ...
How does dementia affect sleep? | Alzheimer's Society
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Melatonin. Dementia can affect the production of a sleep hormone in the brain called melatonin. This helps the person to feel sleepy when it gets darker in the evening. As a person’s dementia progresses, their brain may make less melatonin, which makes it harder to fall asleep in the evening.
Understanding and supporting a person with dementia
WEBA person with dementia may use their behaviour and body language to communicate, such as gestures, eye contact and facial expressions. Try to maintain eye contact. This will help the person focus on you. Try to avoid sudden movements and tense facial expressions, as these may cause upset or distress.
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
WEBJul 17, 2017 · For most people, Alzheimer’s disease starts in and around the part of the brain involved in memory. However, in some rarer types of dementia the disease starts in a different part of the brain and so causes a different set of symptoms. This is called ‘ atypical Alzheimer’s ’. For example, posterior cortical atrophy is caused by ...