What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.
Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome - Alzheimer's Society
Find out about Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, a condition caused by drinking too much alcohol, including information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
How to communicate with a person with dementia
A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to …
Young-onset dementia - Alzheimer's Society
Dementia in younger people. People whose symptoms started when they were under the age of 65 are often known as ‘younger people with dementia’ or as having young-onset dementia.
Difficult questions and telling the truth to a person with dementia
Difficult questions a person with dementia might ask and how to respond Asking for a partner, friend or relative who has died. If they are asking for a partner, relative or friend who has died, …
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
The early stage of dementia is when many people choose to make plans for the future, while they still have the ability (‘mental capacity’) to do so. This includes making a Lasting power of …
Is dementia hereditary? - Alzheimer's Society
Young-onset, familial Alzheimer’s disease. Not all kinds of Alzheimer’s disease are the same. Most people with the condition develop it during their 70s and 80s, but in a small proportion of …
How does dementia affect sleep? | Alzheimer's Society
A person with dementia may have problems with sleeping well or at the right times. Poor sleep may make the symptoms of dementia worse. Find out how dementia affects a person's sleep.
Tests and scans to diagnose dementia | Alzheimer's Society
The specialist will ask you to complete tests similar to those you have already done at your GP surgery. The specialist will see how you answer different types of questions, for example: …
Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): what is it and who gets it?
Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is a brain disorder. It is caused by a person regularly drinking too much alcohol, or binge-drinking, over several years. There are different types of …