The Royal College of Psychiatrists estimate that 1 in 5 older people experience depression. Experts advise that to identify whether a ‘down mood’ is becoming a problem, you can ask these questions – Are you losing interest Is your appetite uninteresting or lost Do you often feel restless? Have you lost confidence Are you more […]
A New Patient Diagnosed Every 3 Minutes In The UK But Eye And Smell Tests Provide Early Dementia Detection
Dementia describes brain disorders triggering a loss of brain capacity. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type. The Alzheimer’s Society estimates 62% of people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. There are other forms of dementia. Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Unfortunately, dementia is a progressive and terminal […]
Living With People Affected By Dementia
So what is the difference between Alzheimers and dementia? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke define dementia as- ‘The word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain.’ Early warning signs can include confusion doing normal activities. There are four basic activities that start everybody’s day- Personal healthcare Dressing […]
