Worried about your memory? Get our booklet
Download or order a copy of our free booklet with more information about memory worries.
Worried about dementia
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.
Publications and factsheets: Full list
Access our wide range of publications designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia.
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.
Functions of the brain
Many of the complicated things that the brain does - memory, language, vision - need several parts to work together. Read about functions of the brain and the signals which move along pathways of nerves that connect different lobes.
What are the benefits of diagnosing MCI?
This page tells you about the benefits of diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Parts of the brain
Read about the different parts of the brain and what they do.
Diagnosing young-onset dementia
Getting an accurate diagnosis is important but can take longer for a younger person. Read more about being referred to a specialist and genetic testing.
Short-term memory problems and dementia
Worried about your memory? Find out more about short-term memory problems and what you can do next.
The MMSE test
The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most commonly used test for complaints of problems with memory or other mental abilities.