Alzheimer's Society
Autumn Budget a 'key political moment' for dementia care. Alzheimer's Society responds to the Autumn Budget announcement of £600 million in social care funding and what this might mean …
The progression, signs and stages of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
This means symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time, usually over several years. These include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving or language, …
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
In 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 …
Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
one 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 …
What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
Advice. The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes …
About dementia - Alzheimer's Society
What is dementia? Symptoms, causes and treatments. The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. …
Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease
Support services. There is also a range of support services that can help a person live well with Alzheimer’s. These may include: local dementia advisers and dementia support workers – who …
About us - Alzheimer's Society
About us. At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep …
Risk factors for dementia - Alzheimer's Society
The biggest risk factor for dementia is ageing. This means as a person gets older, their risk of developing dementia increases a lot. For people aged between 65 and 69, around 2 in every …
Understanding and supporting a person with dementia
A 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 …