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Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD)

Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.

Advice

Dealing with feelings of sadness when you have dementia

30 September 2024

Advice

Taking time for mindfulness and reflection, whether you have dementia or not

22 September 2021

Social withdrawal and dementia

Read about how dementia can cause social withdrawal in some people with dementia.

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Real stories

Remembering Mum on Mother's Day: Vicki's Memory Walk story

10 March 2021

Advice

Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia

05 March 2021

Information

How talking therapies can help a person who has dementia

01 December 2020

Support and services from the GP

Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support.

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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.

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Real stories

Nothing to hide: Welcome support amid some difficult days

01 October 2018

Research

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for dementia

01 June 2018

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

Moderate to severe mid-life (30-65) anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life, suggests a study of the available published evidence, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, in the online journal BMJ Open.

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Depression and dementia

Depression is common in people with dementia. Having depression can make it much harder to live as well as possible with dementia. It can also worsen problems with memory and thinking.

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