What is Dementia?
There is a great deal of confusion over what Dementia is. In fact it is an umbrella term that covers a variety of different degenerative brain conditions that impair mental functioning.
The most common and most well known dementias are:
Am I at risk of developing dementia?
The six million dollar question! Unfortunately the answer is not that straight forward. Research has identified many risk factors associated with dementia. The Alzheimer's Society factsheet provides a full round up on the latest research. We will also try to keep you up to date in the Latest news section of this web site.
How do I find out whether or not I have dementia?
If you are worried that you or a friend or relative may have a form of dementia then the first port of call is your GP.
What if I have dementia?
After you receive a diagnosis of dementia you may have many mixed feelings. It is common to feel angry, depressed, worried, sad, guilty, alone or frustrated. You may feel relieved that there is a medical reason behind the changes.
However, it is important to remember that any changes are not going to happen suddenly. You will need time to adjust your lifestyle and to find help when you need it. The Alzheimer's web site offers useful guidance in this regard.
What is being done to help cure dementia?
There are many research projects happening around the world looking at ways to alleviate symptoms of dementia, halting the disease process or preventing it in the first place.
The Alzheimer's Society run their own award winning Quality Research in Dementia programme.
The UK's premier charity for research into Dementia is The Alzheimer's Research Trust.
We will also aim to keep you up to date with the latest research via our Latest news section of this web site.
Stop Press:
RIBI Magic of Rotary Award
Congratulations to Wadebridge Rotary Club for winning this award for their work with setting up and running the Wadebridge Memory Café
The Memory Café Start-up Guide
Download a copy of our guide to Setting up a Memory Café
Government's Dementia Strategy
Read about the UK Government's National Dementia Strategy launched today - 3rd Feb 2009. There are two links, one is for the press release and the other for the full strategy.
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