when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 9, 2023 · Mild forgetfulness, changes to perception or the way we speak can be early indications that something is wrong. It’s really important to know that these kinds of symptoms can have other causes, such as low mood, or the side-effects of medications. But they could be early signs of dementia. Problems with memory and thinking.
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What is Alzheimer's disease? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of ageing, but the chance of developing the disease increases as we get older. Most people who have Alzheimer’s are over the age of 65, and this is called ‘late onset’ Alzheimer’s. Sometimes, Alzheimer’s can affect younger people too. At least three in every 100 people with Alzheimer’s in the UK ...
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, plan and understand. Impairment - not working as well as it should. As we get older, we may notice a natural decline in our memory and thinking.
How dementia affects everyday life - Alzheimer's Research UK
Every person’s experience of dementia is different and unique, but many people find everyday activities like going to the shops, remembering appointments, and managing bills and letters difficult. These are often called activities of daily living. Over time, as dementia gets worse, a person will need more support to carry out other activities ...
What is frontotemporal dementia? | Alzheimer's Research UK
Frontotemporal dementia. 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. It is thought to account for less than one in 30 dementia cases. Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 45 and 64.
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
Jun 10, 2022 · When someone goes to the doctor with dementia symptoms, a brain scan can be used alongside other tests like blood tests and memory tests to find out the cause. Scans are not always used but can help a doctor to see what type of dementia someone has, and to rule out other conditions. Dementia is caused by different diseases, like Alzheimer’s ...
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Nov 1, 2023 · As diseases like Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia progress, they damage more and more of the brain. This damage eventually affects areas of the brain that control the body, causing systems to go wrong and shut down, eventually leading to death. There are a number of ways that this can happen:
Alzheimer's disease treatments - Alzheimer's Research UK
Contact the Dementia Research Infoline. 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 0300 111 5 111. [email protected]. This information was updated in May 2024 and is due to be reviewed in May 2026. It was written by Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Information Services team with input from lay and expert reviewers.
Facts and stats - Alzheimer's Research UK
11 things you need to know about dementia. Dementia is not a disease itself The word ‘dementia’ is an umbrella term for symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and personality change. Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common but other causes include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies ...