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About dementia

Find the information about dementia you need to know, including symptoms, types, treatments and risk factors.

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Types of dementia
Dementia is the broad term used to describe a number of different conditions affecting the brain, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and more.
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Dementia symptoms and diagnosis
Find information on some common symptoms of dementia, how it differs from normal ageing and how to go about getting a diagnosis.
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Treatments for dementia
There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are drugs and non-drug treatments that can lessen a person’s symptoms.
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Dementia risk factors and prevention
Some things can increase your risk of getting dementia, including your age, genes and lifestyle. There are also ways you can reduce your risk.
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Five things you should know about dementia
Dementia is not a natural part of getting older and it's not just about forgetting things. Find out the five things that you should be aware of.
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