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Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, providing support and hope for those affected by dementia.
The progression, signs and stages of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
This means symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time, usually over several years. These include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving or language, …
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
In the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice. Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of …
What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
Advice. The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes …
How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of …
bowel and bladder incontinence. being unable to walk or stand, problems sitting up and becoming bed-bound. If a person with dementia has most or all of these symptoms, they are probably …
Tests and scans to diagnose dementia | Alzheimer's Society
Types of tests and scans. A specialist may use several different tests and scans to find out why you are noticing changes and whether it is dementia. These include: mental ability tests can …
The later stage of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
Delusions and hallucinations (especially of sight and hearing) are most common in the late stage of dementia. They are not always distressing but they can explain some changes in behaviour …
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) | Alzheimer's Society
Dementia describes a group of symptoms that can include problems with memory, thinking or language, and changes in mood, emotions and behaviour. It is caused when the brain is …
How to communicate with a person with dementia
Tips for listening to a person with dementia. Listen carefully to what the person is saying. Offer encouragement both verbally and non-verbally, for example by making eye contact and …
Understanding and supporting a person with dementia
A person with dementia may use their behaviour and body language to communicate, such as gestures, eye contact and facial expressions. Try to maintain eye contact. This will help the …