Real stories My experience of ‘sundowning’ as a person living with dementia Lorraine Brown, in Kent, shares why she calls sundowning her ‘twilight zone’ and how it affects her. Lorraine Brown, in Kent, shares why she calls sundowning her ‘twilight zone’ and how it affects her. ... 01 October 2024 5comments.
Advice What is mixed dementia? ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ... 14 April 2024
Research What is the link between seizures and dementia? There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. There are some symptoms of dementia that are more commonly known, such as memory loss. Seizures are a less common symptom of dementia that are not as understood. Hear from one of our dementia researchers who has been studying seizures in people with the condition. ... 26 September 2022
Real stories The tipping point for my wife needing a diagnosis of dementia Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. ... 31 August 2021 34comments.
Information Tag: Information. The later stage of dementia People with later-stage dementia will eventually need full-time care and support with daily living and personal care, such as eating, washing and dressing. Whatever kind of dementia a person has, their life expectancy is on average lower. Read more
Information Tag: Information. The middle stage of dementia In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about two to four years. Read more
News Tag: News. Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status. Read more
News Tag: News. NHS England expert warns to look out for signs of dementia this Christmas - Alzheimer's Society comment People should look out for signs of depression and dementia among older family members and friends over Christmas, a health chief has said. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What causes changes in behaviour in people with dementia? Find out how different types of needs can affect the behaviour of a person with dementia. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia symptoms and areas of the brain Knowing how different types of dementia affect the brain helps explain why someone with dementia might behave in a certain way. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) Symptoms of DLB include having difficulties staying focused, experiencing delusions, and having problems with movement and sleep. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Changes in behaviour - useful organisations Find out about useful organisations to help you support a person with dementia with changes in behaviour. Read more
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