when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 9, 2023 · A new year has arrived. For some, this is the time of year to reflect on both ourselves, and the loved ones we’ve recently spent time with. If you spent time with family and …
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Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
Jun 10, 2022 · PET scans detect specific molecules in the brain. They are more commonly used in research than for diagnosis. By injecting or swallowing safe radioactive dyes which bind to …
How dementia affects everyday life - Alzheimer's Research UK
Dementia is caused by diseases that damage the brain. They affect our memory and ability to think and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, followed …
What is frontotemporal dementia? | Alzheimer's Research UK
Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the brain, the most common being Alzheimer’s. Frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD, is a rare type of dementia.
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 1, 2023 · Brilliantly written and explained in very easy language – thank you. I have just become a carer for a family member with dementia and your forthright and considerate …
What is Mild cognitive impairment? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Mild cognitive impairment. also referred to as MCI, describes memory and thinking problems that are mild but still noticeable. Mild- not severe.. Cognitive- to do with the way our brains think, …
What is Primary progressive aphasia? - Alzheimer's Research UK
We know that there is an unusual build-up of certain proteins inside brain cells. These proteins include TDP-43 and tau, and researchers are working hard to find out why this happens and …
What is Dementia with Lewy bodies? | Alzheimer's Research UK
The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. These include: memory loss; confusion; changes to communication; mood and behaviour. These symptoms affect day-to …
What is Alzheimer’s disease? - Alzheimer's Research UK
As we age, our brains naturally shrink a little and our thought processes slow down. However, in Alzheimer’s disease, changes occur in the brain that are different to the changes seen in …