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Aug 28, 2018 2 min
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What is vascular dementia?

Alzheimer’s isn’t the only reason that dementia develops. One in five people with dementia experience memory loss, communication difficulties and problems with thought and planning because of repeated small strokes in the brain. This is known as vascular dementia or…

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Aug 6, 2018 3 min

How long does Alzheimer’s Disease last?

Every person affected by dementia will experience it in their own unique way. Although each individual will have problems with thought, memory and communication, the pattern and speed of progression of the disease will vary from one person to another.…

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Aug 6, 2018 4 min

The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia is a progressive disease, which means it gradually gets worse over time. Each individual’s experience of dementia is different. However, most people follow a similar pattern of deterioration in thought and function. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease change over…

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Aug 6, 2018 3 min
Managing challenging dementia behaviour

What happens to the brain in Alzheimer’s disease?

We don’t fully understand the causes of Alzheimer’s. However, scans and examinations of the brains of people affected by the disease, mean that we do know the impact it can have on the structure and function of the brain. Abnormal…

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Jul 17, 2018 2 min
Anticipatory grief

Can you inherit Alzheimer’s?

Finding out that someone you love has Alzheimer’s can be frightening. It’s natural to worry about their future and also to have concerns that you may inherit the disease, or pass it on to your children. We don’t fully understand…

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Jul 17, 2018 3 min
what impact does the time of year have on brain health?

What causes dementia?

When doctors talk about dementia, they’re referring to a set of symptoms, not a disease with a specific cause. People with dementia struggle with memory and reasoning. The key symptoms of the condition are forgetfulness and difficulties with thinking, language…

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Jun 27, 2018 3 min
Anticipatory grief

What is anticipatory grief?

Grief is a natural response to bereavement, but sadness doesn’t just happen when someone you love dies. It is also normal to experience loss when someone you care for is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer or another life-limiting disease. Anticipatory…

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Jun 14, 2018 3 min
Loneliness in older people

Loneliness and depression in older people

Getting older can be difficult and lonely. The death of friends and loved ones can limit your social circle. In fact, nearly half of all people over 75 live alone. Disability, dementia or disease can make it a challenge to…

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May 25, 2018 3 min

Treatment of dementia

Whether it’s caused by Alzheimer’s or vascular disease, a diagnosis of dementia can make the future seem bleak. Although medical science still hasn’t discovered a cure for the condition, there is now a much greater understanding of dementia and the…

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