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Advice What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia. The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia. ... 13 November 2024
Information Donald Trump, Joe Biden and dementia: Why not to diagnose from a distance In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. While it’s right that voters should be able to discuss a candidate’s perceived mental and physical fitness for such an important role, it’s not right to speculate that someone specifically has dementia or a mental health condition. In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. While it’s right that voters should be able to discuss a candidate’s perceived mental and physical fitness for such an important role, it’s not right to speculate that someone specifically has dementia or a mental health condition. ... 02 July 2024
Information How many people have dementia in the UK? There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. The number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis. The number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. ... 10 May 2024
Research Research into better diagnosis of dementia needs volunteers – people like you Getting an early and accurate dementia diagnosis will only become more important as new treatments become available, so research into this area is vital. Getting an early and accurate dementia diagnosis will only become more important as new treatments become available, so research into this area is vital. ... 28 March 2024
Information Book group: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You We read Dementia: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You, by Matt Piccaver. We read Dementia: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You, by Matt Piccaver. ... 28 March 2024
Information Book group: Pru and Me We read Timothy West’s book about life with his wife Prunella Scales, including since she developed dementia. We read Timothy West’s book about life with his wife Prunella Scales, including since she developed dementia. ... 31 January 2024
Real stories Take us seriously – getting a dementia diagnosis shouldn’t depend on where you live How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. ... 29 September 2023
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What we think about dementia diagnosis Find out what we think about dementia diagnosis rates in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and our focus on early diagnosis and regional inequalities. Read more
Real stories Helping others after a dementia diagnosis Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis identified by people living with dementia, researchers and clinicians and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them. Read more
Real stories Without a dementia diagnosis, Mum wouldn't have the support she needs Koula spoke to a doctor after noticing problems with her memory, but it took several years for her to get a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Zoe explains the challenges they've faced and what a diagnosis means for them both. Koula spoke to a doctor after noticing problems with her memory, but it took several years for her to get a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Zoe explains the challenges they've faced and what a diagnosis means for them both. ... 28 April 2023
Research Why spotting the early signs of dementia is so important There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. ... 16 February 2023
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