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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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Symptoms
Dementia can cause a number of different symptoms. Here we explain some of these changes and suggest practical ways to manage them.
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Diagnosis
If you or someone close to you is experiencing changes such as significant memory loss, confusion or language difficulties, it’s a good idea to visit your GP for an assessment.
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How dementia progresses
Find out more about the way dementia progresses, including what to expect at different 'stages' of the condition.
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The brain and dementia

Knowing more about the brain may help someone caring for a person with dementia to understand the condition and support them better. 

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Normal ageing vs dementia

We explain the difference between normal ageing and dementia, including examples of potential symptoms for three common types of dementia - Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and mixed dementia.

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