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.
Memory loss and dementia - Alzheimer's Society
What does memory loss look like in a person with dementia ? Memory loss can be a symptom of any type of dementia. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, it is often among the very first signs.. Memory can be affected in different ways.
New drug donanemab is 'a turning point in the fight against …
Jul 17, 2023 · Full results about the Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab have been released today, supporting earlier trial results that suggested the breakthrough drug may slow down the progression of the disease.. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Dementia is the biggest killer in the UK and over 60% of people …
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 attorney (LPA), and advance decisions and advance statements to ensure their wishes and preferences are made clear.. What are the early-stage symptoms 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.
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: using your memory to recall a list of items factual information, for example about the time and place ...
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 cases, it can affect people in their 50s and 60s.
Medication for dementia symptoms | Alzheimer's Society
There are four medications approved in the UK to ease a person’s dementia symptoms, including memory and thinking problems:. donepezil; rivastigmine; galantamine; memantine. These treatments are only effective for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and mixed dementia involving any of these types.
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 respond in situations where it might be better to lie or to not tell the whole truth.
Alcohol-related ‘dementia’ - Alzheimer's Society
Talking about alcohol consumption can help. It can be very difficult to diagnose alcohol-related ‘dementia’. If a doctor is unaware of the person drinking too much alcohol over many years, they may not consider alcohol-related ‘dementia’ as a possible diagnosis.