Alzheimer's Society
WEBTogether we are help and hope. At Alzheimer’s Society we understand all aspects of dementia. We’re the only dementia charity that offers dedicated support to those who need us now, campaigns for change and funds groundbreaking research for …
The Forget me not Appeal | Alzheimer's Society
WEBIn May, we ask everyone to join together and support the Forget me not Appeal to raise awareness and money for everyone living with dementia. When you donate you will receive a badge in the post to wear as a symbol of solidarity. By donating to the appeal, you are funding life-changing support that people living with dementia, their carers and ...
How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of …
WEBbowel and bladder incontinence. being unable to walk or stand, problems sitting up and becoming bed-bound. If a person with dementia has most or all of these symptoms, they are probably nearing the end of their life. They may have other problems such as being very frail, having infections that keep coming back, or pressure ulcers (bedsores).
Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
WEBone causing problems with vision and working out where things are in relation to each other, called posterior cortical atrophy. one that affects behaviour and/or thinking, called frontal variant Alzheimer’s disease. one that causes problems with movement and sensation as well as thinking, perception and language, called corticobasal syndrome.
What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
WEBAdvice. Dementia is a condition where problems with memory or other types of thinking make it hard for a person to do everyday activities by themselves. It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. 21 February 2023.
The progression, signs and stages of dementia | Alzheimer's Society
WEBThis means symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time, usually over several years. These include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving or language, and often changes in emotions, perception or behaviour. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help and, at some point, will need a lot of support …
Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome | Alzheimer's Society
WEBWernicke–Korsakoff syndrome is a condition that is similar to dementia and is caused by drinking too much alcohol. Very rarely, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome can be caused by factors other than alcohol. The majority of cases are caused by alcohol, and alcohol-related ‘dementia’ is the focus of this information. In Wernicke–Korsakoff ...
Dementia symptoms | Alzheimer's Society
WEBHowever, there are some common early signs and symptoms of dementia. These include: memory loss – for example, problems recalling things that happened recently. difficulty concentrating, planning or organising – for example, struggling to make decisions, solve problems or follow a series of steps (such as cooking a meal) problems with ...
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia | Alzheimer's Society
WEBIn the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice. Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of thought, language or perception. The progression, signs and stages of dementia. Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia. The middle stage of dementia.
Memory loss and dementia | Alzheimer's Society
WEBMemory loss affects everyone differently but many people with dementia experience some of the following: forgetting recent conversations or events (sometimes referred to as short-term memory loss) struggling to find the right word in a conversation. forgetting names of people and objects. losing or misplacing items (such as keys or glasses)
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