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.
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.
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We ask people about how they keep active and well. This time, we hear about how readers stop to reflect and be mindful.
We ask people about how they keep active and well. This time, we hear about how readers stop to reflect and be mindful.
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This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia.
This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia.
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Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change.
Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change.
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Advice about how speaking to a therapist could benefit someone with a dementia diagnosis.
Advice about how speaking to a therapist could benefit someone with a dementia diagnosis.
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Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged.
Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged.
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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.
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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