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Understanding Mixed Dementia: When Multiple Types of Dementia Coexist
Mixed dementia is more common than many realise, yet it remains under-diagnosed and under-researched.
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Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia: A Leading Cause of Early-Onset Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that has a significant impact on younger individuals and their families.
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Understanding the Prevalence and Impact of Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions globally, including thousands in the UK.
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Understanding Vascular Dementia – The Second Most Common Type of Dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by damage to the brain’s blood vessels. This damage may result from strokes, mini-strokes (also known as transient ischemic attacks or TIAs), or other conditions that impair blood flow to the brain.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease – The Most Common Cause of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition characterised by the build-up of two abnormal proteins in the brain: beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles. These proteins disrupt communication between brain cells, eventually causing them to die. Over time, this leads to the hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
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Building Dementia-Friendly Communities to Support Inclusion and Empowerment
Dementia-friendly communities offer a vision of inclusivity, where individuals living with dementia are supported to live fulfilling lives.
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How Dementia Progression Affects Communication—and How to Adapt
Understanding how dementia affects communication and learning strategies to adapt can improve relationships and enhance quality of life for everyone involved.
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Why Early Diagnosis of Dementia Is Essential for Better Management and Care Planning
Dementia is a challenging condition, but early diagnosis can empower individuals and families to take control. By seeking medical advice, planning ahead, and accessing available resources, people living with dementia can lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
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How Smoking Increases Dementia Risk by 40%
Dementia is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, but reducing preventable risks like smoking can make a significant difference. By quitting smoking and adopting healthier habits, we can all play a part in protecting our brain health for years to come.
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Dementia Is More Than Just Memory Loss
Dementia is not a single condition but an umbrella term for over 100 different disorders that affect the brain.