Usually, people associate memory loss and confusion as early signs of dementia, but today we shine a light on changes in personality, behaviour and language which can also be early signs of dementia. You might observe a family member showing ..

What is Vascular Dementia? Vascular dementia is a broad term used to describe a form of dementia associated with changes in blood circulation in the brain. It is the second most common form of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease, and is ..

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first noticed changes in the brain tissue of one of his female patients who died from an unknown condition. The patient’s symptoms were ..

You may be wondering the reasons behind why some people experience dementia.  Well, there are a number of risks associated with the onset of dementia.  In this article, we consider what we can and can’t do to reduce our own ..

In our article “What to Expect when Being Assessed”, we discuss important information used by consultants when considering a diagnosis of dementia.  Everyone’s experience will be different, however, below we share John’s path to a diagnosis of dementia. Here is ..

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be a frightening experience.  It is, therefore, important that the diagnosis takes place in a timely manner that is correct for you, in the right place, by the right person, and that you are ..