how to identify dementia

‘I’m a psychiatrist – here are the four most common types and causes of dementia’

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‘I’m a psychiatrist – here are the four most common types and causes of dementia’

Contrary to popular belief, dementia is not a specific disease but a term for a cluster of symptoms linked to cognitive decline. Dr Jaleel Mohammed, consultant psychiatrist, has taken to his TikTok channel to outline the most common types of the mind-robbing disease. Speaking on the channel, he said: “Dementia isn’t technically a disease in … Read more

‘I’m an optometrist – here are lesser-known dementia signs to spot in the eyes’

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‘I’m an optometrist – here are lesser-known dementia signs to spot in the eyes’

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions related to progressive brain decline. Most people instantly think of memory loss when it comes to the mind-robbing condition, but this is not always the first warning sign. According to Roshni Patel, qualified optometrist and Head of Professional Services at Lenstore, a lesser-known symptom of … Read more