About dementia Find the information about dementia you need to know, including symptoms, types, treatments and risk factors. Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Read more Navigation Tag: Navigation. Types of dementia Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia. Read more Worried about memory problems Becoming forgetful doesn't always mean you have dementia. There can be many causes of memory loss. But it's always better to know. Read more Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia stages and symptoms Find information on some of the common symptoms of dementia, and what to expect at different stages of the condition. Read more Dementia diagnosis Find out how to get a dementia diagnosis and why it can help you access the right support. Read more Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia treatments There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are support and treatment options for dementia, including medication, that can help to manage a person’s symptoms. Read more Managing the risk of dementia Dementia can affect anyone and many of the risks cannot be avoided. However there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk. Read more Genetics and dementia Find out what part genes play in dementia and how genetics can affect the risk of developing the condition. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Read more
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Types of dementia Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia. Read more
Worried about memory problems Becoming forgetful doesn't always mean you have dementia. There can be many causes of memory loss. But it's always better to know. Read more
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia stages and symptoms Find information on some of the common symptoms of dementia, and what to expect at different stages of the condition. Read more
Dementia diagnosis Find out how to get a dementia diagnosis and why it can help you access the right support. Read more
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Dementia treatments There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are support and treatment options for dementia, including medication, that can help to manage a person’s symptoms. Read more
Managing the risk of dementia Dementia can affect anyone and many of the risks cannot be avoided. However there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk. Read more
Genetics and dementia Find out what part genes play in dementia and how genetics can affect the risk of developing the condition. Read more
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