What is dementia? | Alzheimer's Society
WEBAdvice. Dementia is a condition where problems with memory or other types of thinking make it hard for a person to do everyday activities by themselves. It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. 21 February 2023.
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
WEBIn the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice. Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of thought, language or perception. The progression, signs and stages of dementia. Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia. The middle stage of dementia.
How to communicate with a person with dementia
WEBTips for listening to a person with dementia. Listen carefully to what the person is saying. Offer encouragement both verbally and non-verbally, for example by making eye contact and nodding. This ‘active listening’ can help improve communication. The person’s body language can show a lot about their emotions.
How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of …
WEBbowel and bladder incontinence. being unable to walk or stand, problems sitting up and becoming bed-bound. If a person with dementia has most or all of these symptoms, they are probably nearing the end of their life. They may have other problems such as being very frail, having infections that keep coming back, or pressure ulcers (bedsores).
Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
WEBone causing problems with vision and working out where things are in relation to each other, called posterior cortical atrophy. one that affects behaviour and/or thinking, called frontal variant Alzheimer’s disease. one that causes problems with movement and sensation as well as thinking, perception and language, called corticobasal syndrome.
Dementia symptoms checklist - Alzheimer's Society
WEBFill in our checklist with your symptoms, ready to show to your GP, healthcare professional or a trusted individual. Complete online - you can download it or have it emailed to you. For a copy in British Sign Language (BSL), see the symptoms checklist in BSL. For a copy in Welsh (Cymraeg), see Rhestr wirio symptomau dementia.
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
WEBJul 17, 2017 · For most people, Alzheimer’s disease starts in and around the part of the brain involved in memory. However, in some rarer types of dementia the disease starts in a different part of the brain and so causes a different set of symptoms. This is called ‘ atypical Alzheimer’s ’. For example, posterior cortical atrophy is caused by ...
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer's Society
WEBIn the later stages of Alzheimer’s, the person may: have increasing problems with daily living, such as eating and drinking which may lead to weight loss. have problems with continence. become severely agitated or confused towards the late afternoon or early evening, sometimes known as sundowning.
WEBAbout this handbook. Taking part in activities, including everyday tasks, can have powerful benefits for the physical and mental wellbeing of a person with dementia. Activities can help them stay healthy, active and independent. They can also help someone express their feelings, retain their skills and self-esteem, and stay motivated.
The progression, signs and stages of dementia - Alzheimer's Society
WEBThis means symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time, usually over several years. These include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving or language, and often changes in emotions, perception or behaviour. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help and, at some point, will need a …