Information Adjusting to your diagnosis Support after a diagnosis is very important. If you have recently been diagnosed with dementia, this page is for you.
Real stories ‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis. 07 January 2020 13
News NHS England expert warns to look out for signs of dementia this Christmas - Alzheimer's Society comment People should look out for signs of depression and dementia among older family members and friends over Christmas, a health chief has said.
Information Making your home dementia friendly Read a booklet about practical ways to make your home more dementia friendly.
Advice 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.
Advice My neighbour says she's fine but I'm worried about her - what can I do? Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else. 01 August 2018 20
Advice Concerned about someone else's memory problems? Are you worried about the memory problems of someone close to you? Find out how you can help them.
Advice How can someone minimise the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia? Read about risk factors for mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and how these can be managed.
Information Print and online publications about dementia: Full list Here, you will find our full list of publications that you can download or order as printed copies.
Information Dementia symptoms and areas of the brain Knowing how different types of dementia affect the brain helps explain why someone with dementia might behave in a certain way.
Information Explanation of the functions of the brain As dementia progresses, some functions of the brain can become affected, making some tasks much more difficult, such as vision, language and behaviour.
Advice What are the benefits of diagnosing MCI? This page tells you about the benefits of diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
