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About Dementia
\nUnderstanding the types of dementia<\/em><\/h1>\n

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The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia they have become severe enough to affect daily life. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behaviour. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia but not all dementia is due to Alzheimer’s. The specific symptoms that someone with dementia experiences will depend on the parts of the brain that are damaged and the disease that is causing the dementia.<\/p>\n

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Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u200b\u200bAlzheimer\u2019s is a disease that causes dementia. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about two-thirds of cases in the elderly. \u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s often develops slowly over several years. It is not always obvious to begin with and symptoms\u00a0can\u00a0overlap\u00a0with\u00a0other illnesses. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s\u00a0from\u00a0mild forgetfulness\u00a0which can be seen in normal\u00a0ageing.\u00a0Everyone\u00a0with Alzheimer\u2019s will experience symptoms in their own way. Early signs usually include difficulties forming new memories, but people may also experience language or spatial awareness difficulties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mi-button”]<\/p>\n

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Vascular dementia<\/a><\/h3>\n

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u00a0Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia and can occur when blood flow to the brain becomes reduced. Some people have both vascular dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease \u2013 often called mixed dementia.<\/p>\n

Vascular dementia can also be called vascular cognitive impairment. Vascular dementia is sometimes given more specific names based on the changes in the brain that cause it. The most common of these are\u00a0Stroke-related dementia. and\u00a0Subcortical vascular dementia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mi-button”]<\/p>\n

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Lewy Bodies<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dementia with Lewy bodies is the third most common cause of dementia.\u00a0For every 100 people with dementia, around 15 of them will have dementia caused by DLB. This means roughly 100,000 people in the UK are likely to have the disease.\u00a0Some people can show features of both Alzheimer\u2019s and DLB. Dementia with Lewy bodies can\u00a0cause common dementia symptoms,\u00a0including memory loss, spatial\u00a0awareness problems and a decline\u00a0in problem solving skills.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mi-button”]<\/p>\n

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Frontotemporal dementia<\/a><\/h3>\n

Frontotemporal dementia or FTD (sometimes called Pick\u2019s disease) is a relatively rare form of dementia.<\/p>\n

FTD is thought to account for less than 5% of all dementia cases. It usually affects people between the ages of 45 and 64, but three out of every 10 people with FTD develop the condition at an older age.<\/p>\n

FTD is caused by damage to cells in areas of the brain called the frontal and temporal lobes. The frontal lobes regulate our personality, emotions and behaviour, as well as reasoning, planning and decision-making. The temporal lobes are involved in the understanding and production of language.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mi-button”]<\/p>\n

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Early-onset<\/a><\/h3>\n

Although often thought of as a disease of the elderly, around 4% of people with Alzheimer\u2019s are under 65. This is called early-onset or young-onset Alzheimer\u2019s. It usually affects people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. \u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s is the most common cause of earlyonset dementia. However there are other causes in younger people such as frontotemporal dementia and vascular dementia. Contact us<\/a> for\u00a0more information on these kinds of dementia.\u00a0If you are worried about yourself or someone\u00a0else who is showing symptoms of dementia, talk\u00a0to your GP. They will be able to rule out other\u00a0health issues such as depression or anxiety\u00a0which may cause similar symptoms in younger\u00a0people. They will also be able to refer you to a\u00a0specialist for other tests if necessary.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”mi-button”]<\/p>\n

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Downloads<\/h3>\n

All about dementia<\/a><\/p>\n

Treatments for Dementia<\/a><\/p>\n

Risk Reduction <\/a><\/p>\n

Support for Carers<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Dementia Facts<\/a><\/p>\n

Genes & Dementia<\/a><\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s & Memory Loss<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here are some videos in which you may find useful in helping you understand the different types of dementia<\/em><\/p>\n

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