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Info Page Tag: Info Page. Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease yet. However, with the right care and support, it is possible for someone with Alzheimer's to live as well as possible for as long as possible. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s usually starts with a conversation with a health professional, most often a GP. There is no single test for Alzheimer's disease. A diagnosis may be based on a combination of different types of assessments. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease There are many different things that can increase a person’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s. These are known as ‘risk factors’. Some of these risk factors cannot be changed, but many others can. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone differently. However, it has some common early symptoms, including memory problems, thinking and reasoning difficulties, language problems and changes in mood. These symptoms get worse over time. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia, affecting memory and thinking. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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'. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Bridget McEvilly answers our questions From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, Bridget McEvilly, who has Alzheimer's disease and lives in Devon, answers our questions. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Ellie Lynch answers our questions From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, Ellie Lynch, who has Alzheimer's disease and lives in Peterborough, answers our questions. Read more
Real stories Good for the soul: A man with dementia who has learned the value of helping others We meet Abdul-Fady Othman, who takes strength from supporting others. We meet Abdul-Fady Othman, who takes strength from supporting others. ... 01 April 2018
Real stories Mark's Alzheimer's story: 'We were living a nightmare we couldn't wake up from.' We hear from Mark about the struggles he and his mother, Sylvia, faced following her diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. We hear from Mark about the struggles he and his mother, Sylvia, faced following her diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ... 07 March 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What is dementia? Symptoms, causes and treatments The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Study suggests urea is a cause of dementia A study published yesterday (11 December) has suggested that a build-up of urea in the brain could be a major cause of dementia. Read more