How does Dementia Progress?
All types of dementia are progressive illnesses. The structure and chemistry of the brain become increasingly damaged over time. The person's ability to remember, understand, communicate and reason will gradually decline.
All types of dementia are progressive illnesses. The structure and chemistry of the brain become increasingly damaged over time. The person's ability to remember, understand, communicate and reason will gradually decline.
There are over 100 different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.
Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.
Can it be Cured?
Most forms of dementia cannot be cured. There are some drugs available that appear to alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in some people.
Most forms of dementia cannot be cured. There are some drugs available that appear to alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in some people.
Useful Websites
Alzheimer's Disease International - www.alz.co.uk
Alzheimer's Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer's Scotland - www.alzscot.org
Alzheimers Europe -
www.alzheimer-europe.org
www.dementia-in-europe.eu
Alzheimer's Disease International - www.alz.co.uk
Alzheimer's Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer's Scotland - www.alzscot.org
Alzheimers Europe -
www.alzheimer-europe.org
www.dementia-in-europe.eu
The Facts!
Over Bobbapeople in the UK have dementia.
60,000 deaths a year are directly attributable to dementia.
There will be over a million people with dementia by 2025
64% of people living in care homes have a form of dementia.
Over Bobbapeople in the UK have dementia.
60,000 deaths a year are directly attributable to dementia.
There will be over a million people with dementia by 2025
64% of people living in care homes have a form of dementia.
What is Alzheimers/Dementia?
Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders that have in common a loss of brain function that is usually progressive and eventually severe.
Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders that have in common a loss of brain function that is usually progressive and eventually severe.
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Dementia Support Group
Created on: 02-May-2007
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Most people know someone who has been affected by Dementia. This group is here to offer support and also information on what Dementia is and how it effects someone who has it. Join Now!
