Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, providing support and hope for those affected by dementia.
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
The early stage of dementia is when many people choose to make plans for the future, while they still have the ability (‘mental capacity’) to do so. This includes making a Lasting power of attorney (LPA), and advance decisions and advance statements to ensure their wishes and preferences are made clear.. What are the early-stage symptoms of dementia?
Tests and scans to diagnose dementia | Alzheimer's Society
The specialist will ask you to complete tests similar to those you have already done at your GP surgery. The specialist will see how you answer different types of questions, for example: using your memory to recall a list of items factual information, for example about the time and place ...
Communicating and dementia | Alzheimer's Society
A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to respond in situations where it might be better to lie or to not tell the whole truth.
5 The progression and stages of dementia Why is dementia progressive? Dementia is not a single condition. It is caused by different physical diseases of the brain, for example Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia,
Dementia symptoms and areas of the brain - Alzheimer's Society
Vascular dementia. Vascular dementia has a wider and more variable range of symptoms than the other types of dementia. It is caused by a range of different diseases of the blood supply to the brain. Sometimes vascular dementia follows a major stroke, in which a large area of tissue on one side of the brain dies because the blood supply is suddenly cut off.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone differently. However, it has some common early symptoms, including memory problems, thinking and reasoning difficulties, language problems and changes in mood. These symptoms get worse over time.
Memory loss and dementia - Alzheimer's Society
What does memory loss look like in a person with dementia ? Memory loss can be a symptom of any type of dementia. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, it is often among the very first signs.. Memory can be affected in different ways.
How does dementia affect sleep? | Alzheimer's Society
Jan 29, 2024 · A person with dementia may have problems with sleeping well or at the right times. Poor sleep may make the symptoms of dementia worse. Find out how dementia affects a person's sleep.
How to communicate with a person with dementia
A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to respond in situations where it might be better to lie or to not tell the whole truth.