Dementia is a common condition that affects about 800,000 people in the UK. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65.
Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. This includes problems with:
- memory loss
- thinking speed
- mental agility
- language
- understanding
- judgement
Early symptoms of dementia are often mild and may get worse only very gradually. This means that the person with dementia and those around them may not notice these signs or take them seriously for some time. Further to this, people with dementia sometimes do not recognise that they have any symptoms. As such, an early diagnosis can help people with dementia get the right treatment and support, and help those close to them to prepare and plan for the future. With treatment and support, many people are able to lead active, fulfilled lives.
For more information relating to Dementia, please see the links below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/symptoms/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/
www.alzheimers.org.uk