Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a significant date dedicated to raising awareness and offering support for individuals and families coping with the disease. Alzheimer’s is a prevalent type of dementia and the leading cause of death in the UK. The term ‘dementia’ encompasses various symptoms like memory deterioration, confusion, and problems with speech and understanding. … Read more
In the last couple of weeks, 59-year-old Simon Ruscoe has forgotten how to turn the shower off. It is the latest effect of early-onset Alzheimer’s, which is slowly robbing him of the ability to complete simple daily tasks without support. His wife Emma, 56, said: “It’s as if tiny little bits of him are falling … Read more
Dementia can be a devastating diagnosis for both the affected person and their loved ones. It is a progressive condition that leads to the gradual deterioration of the brain. Many of us are aware of some of the most common and well-known signs. These include issues with memory, confusion and personality changes. However, experts say … Read more
Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. It is thought to affect almost one million people in the UK. Early signs of the condition can include symptoms such as memory loss and personality changes. However, as it most commonly affects people over the age of … Read more
Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects almost one million people in the UK. It is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. Therefore, it can lead to issues with memory, as well as behavioural and personality changes. In some cases it can also affect mobility. … Read more
Experts have warned of a red flag dementia sign that can be spotted in a person’s home. The Alzheimer’s Association explained that someone with dementia may place items in unusual places and then struggle to retrace their steps to find them. Another key sign is related to a person’s familiarity with their home’s layout. Even … Read more
In February last year the family of Bruce Willis shared the devastating news that the actor had been diagnosed with dementia. Specifically, the Die Hard star had been living with a less common form of the condition, known as frontotemporal dementia. With frontotemporal dementia (or FTD), both the front and sides of the brain are … Read more
Spotting signs of dementia is important as a diagnosis can help a person understand what is happening to them and how to manage and live with the condition. As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Jaleel Mohammed’s job is to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. While dementia affects people in different ways, he took to his … Read more
A dementia expert has revealed the exact age at which people should stop drinking alcohol. Dr Richard Restak, in his new book ‘The Complete Guide to Memory’, describes alcohol as a “direct neurotoxin” and urges people to reconsider their relationship with drink. From the age of 65, Dr Restak suggests that alcohol should be completely … Read more
