Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. It is thought to affect almost one million people in the UK. Early signs of the condition can include symptoms such as memory loss and personality changes. However, as it most commonly affects people over the age of … Read more
Experts have warned of a red flag dementia sign that can be spotted in a person’s home. The Alzheimer’s Association explained that someone with dementia may place items in unusual places and then struggle to retrace their steps to find them. Another key sign is related to a person’s familiarity with their home’s layout. Even … Read more
Dementia is a group of symptoms related to the ongoing decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, it can lead to issues with memory, as well as personality and behavioural changes. It is thought almost one million Britons are currently living with the condition. And this figure is expected … Read more
In February last year the family of Bruce Willis shared the devastating news that the actor had been diagnosed with dementia. Specifically, the Die Hard star had been living with a less common form of the condition, known as frontotemporal dementia. With frontotemporal dementia (or FTD), both the front and sides of the brain are … Read more
Spotting signs of dementia is important as a diagnosis can help a person understand what is happening to them and how to manage and live with the condition. As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Jaleel Mohammed’s job is to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. While dementia affects people in different ways, he took to his … Read more
A dementia expert has revealed the exact age at which people should stop drinking alcohol. Dr Richard Restak, in his new book ‘The Complete Guide to Memory’, describes alcohol as a “direct neurotoxin” and urges people to reconsider their relationship with drink. From the age of 65, Dr Restak suggests that alcohol should be completely … Read more
Dementia is an upsetting and life-changing diagnosis for both the affected person and their family. It is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, associated with the progressive decline of the brain. As a result it typically affects memory and behaviour, and even mobility over time. Many of us are aware of these more common … Read more
Spotting the symptoms of dementia early can ensure an accurate diagnosis and allow you to use treatments more effectively. In his recently-released book, How To Prevent Dementia, neurologist and author Dr Richard Restak shared the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for. He said “in most cases, an onset event or starting point [for … Read more
Experts have warned of a common early symptom of dementia that – if noticed – could help individuals catch the disease early and slow its progression. More than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, says the World Health Organisation and the NHS estimates at least 944,000 people in the UK are suffering from … Read more
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. As it’s a progressive condition, symptoms usually develop gradually over many years. But the sooner the cause of dementia symptoms is identified, the sooner treatment can begin. Robert Love is a neuroscientist who specialises in helping people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and he shared two … Read more