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A new type of dementia: It’s never too LATE

An international team of researchers has identified a brain disorder, known as LATE, that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society researcher, Dr Kirsty McAleese shares what this means for dementia research.

Research

Guidelines proposed for newly defined Alzheimer's-like brain disorder – Alzheimer’s Society comments

A recently recognized brain disorder that mimics clinical features of Alzheimer's disease has for the first time been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and other guidelines.

Learning disabilities and dementia

A person with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia, and it may get worse quicker than someone without a learning disability. However, for people with more complex learning disabilities, the initial symptoms are likely to be less obvious.

The progression, signs and stages of dementia

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in 'three stages'.

A successful businessman who won’t let dementia tarnish his personal pride

From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, meet Abdus Shahid, a business and family man who retains a strong identity.