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A memory clinic is usually part of a hospital. The staff are specialists in finding out what is causing a person’s memory problems and diagnosing dementia. They will perform some in-depth tests and ...

Not everyone will experience difficulties with all of these activities and a person’s symptoms can progress at different rates. You can find information about how dementia commonly affects activities ...

There are several rare conditions that can lead to dementia or dementia-like symptoms. Around 35,000 people in the UK are thought to be affected by these rarer causes of dementia. Dementia is not a ...

The Inspire Fund supports projects that engage underserved communities with the topic of brain health and reducing the risk of dementia. These projects are collaborative, with researchers, communities ...

Find out the 10 most important facts and statistics about dementia and dementia research. Click on each fact for more information. 1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Expand The word ‘dementia’ is a ...

Our brains control everything we think, feel, remember and do. There are diseases that stop a person’s brain from working properly. When a person has one of these diseases, they may have problems with ...

Want to give your brain some love? One of the most important things you can do is be kind to your heart. We know how important things like being physically active, eating healthily and not smoking are ...

For every 10 people with dementia, 6 have Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include changes in memory, becoming lost in familiar places, low mood, difficulty communicating, and ...

The information on these pages is for anyone who is concerned about symptoms of dementia, and for those who would like more information about how dementia is diagnosed. Anyone concerned about their ...

Join us on Monday 24 February 2025, for a day dedicated to supporting early career researchers in the dementia field. Sessions start at 11am. This event is designed to provide you with the knowledge, ...

Since most cases of dementia are caused by a complex mixture of factors, the NHS only offers genetic testing in rare, specific circumstances. Genetic tests can be used to tell whether someone has ...