Dementia
Dementia is a symptom of many illnesses including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and AIDS. Effects include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions. Help is available for carers of people with dementia.
Articles
Topic: Introduction to dementia
Dementia explained
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and can happen to anybody.
Dementia and memory loss
We all forget things from time to time, but the loss of memory with dementia is different.
Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
The early signs of dementia are very subtle and vague, and may not be immediately obvious.
Dementia - different types
Most people with dementia are older, but it is important to remember that most older people do not get dementia.
Dementia - through all its stages
People with dementia differ in the patterns of problems they experience and in the speed with which their abilities deteriorate.
