What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
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.
Memory loss and dementia - Alzheimer's Society
What does memory loss look like in a person with dementia ? Memory loss can be a symptom of any type of dementia. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, it is often among the very first signs.. Memory can be affected in different ways.
Difficult questions and telling the truth to a person with dementia
Difficult questions a person with dementia might ask and how to respond Asking for a partner, friend or relative who has died. If they are asking for a partner, relative or friend who has died, telling the person the truth may shock and upset them, as it will feel like the first time they have heard the news.
The progression, signs and stages of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
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'.
Tests and scans to diagnose dementia | Alzheimer's Society
The specialist will ask you to complete tests similar to those you have already done at your GP surgery. The specialist will see how you answer different types of questions, for example: using your memory to recall a list of items factual information, for example about the time and place ...
Medication for dementia symptoms | Alzheimer's Society
There are four medications approved in the UK to ease a person’s dementia symptoms, including memory and thinking problems:. donepezil; rivastigmine; galantamine; memantine. These treatments are only effective for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and mixed dementia involving any of these types.
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
The early stage of dementia is when many people choose to make plans for the future, while they still have the ability (‘mental capacity’) to do so. This includes making a Lasting power of attorney (LPA), and advance decisions and advance statements to ensure their wishes and preferences are made clear.. What are the early-stage symptoms of dementia?
How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of …
It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying process is beginning.
Alcohol-related ‘dementia’ - Alzheimer's Society
Talking about alcohol consumption can help. It can be very difficult to diagnose alcohol-related ‘dementia’. If a doctor is unaware of the person drinking too much alcohol over many years, they may not consider alcohol-related ‘dementia’ as a possible diagnosis.
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