Dementia is an upsetting and life-changing diagnosis for both the affected person and their family. It is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, associated with the progressive decline of the brain. As a result it typically affects memory and behaviour, and even mobility over time. Many of us are aware of these more common … Read more
Spotting the symptoms of dementia early can ensure an accurate diagnosis and allow you to use treatments more effectively. In his recently-released book, How To Prevent Dementia, neurologist and author Dr Richard Restak shared the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for. He said “in most cases, an onset event or starting point [for … Read more
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. As it’s a progressive condition, symptoms usually develop gradually over many years. But the sooner the cause of dementia symptoms is identified, the sooner treatment can begin. Robert Love is a neuroscientist who specialises in helping people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and he shared two … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, related to the progressive decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, though it can affect anyone of any age. Due to the nature of dementia, the symptom we most commonly think of is memory loss. And as the condition … Read more
An early dementia diagnosis can open the door to future care and treatment, and spotting symptoms is key for this. There’s currently no cure for dementia, but it can be managed better if medical intervention and advice is sought in the early stages. Research shows there are more than 944,000 people in the UK with … Read more
