About 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.

Find information on some common symptoms of dementia, how it differs from normal ageing and how to go about getting a diagnosis.

There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are drugs and non-drug treatments that can lessen a person’s symptoms.

Some things can increase your risk of getting dementia, including your age, genes and lifestyle. There are also ways you can reduce your risk.

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.