About dementia

There are many types of dementia, and everyone is affected differently. You'll find information here on symptoms, stages, treatments and risk factors.

France Savarimuthu with his wife Helen

What is dementia?

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that, over time, can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. 

Dementia can be caused by many different diseases. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia. 

It's important to remember that everyone experiences dementia differently.