Search results for Dementia

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• Worried someone has dementia?

  What to do if you think someone you know is showing signs of dementia.

• Coping with dementia behaviour changes

  Read our practical advice on how to deal with behaviour changes in someone with dementia, including where to turn to for help.

• Alzheimer's disease - Treatment

  There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people.

• Communicating with someone with dementia

  Advice on how to encourage communication with people with dementia, including body language and physical contact, and active listening.

• What are the treatments for dementia?

  Dementia cannot be cured and the condition will gradually cause more severe problems.

• How to make your home dementia friendly

  Advice on making your home safe and comfortable for someone with dementia.

• Dementia with Lewy bodies

  Find out about a type of dementia called dementia with Lewy bodies, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

• Staying independent with dementia

  Advice on how people with dementia can continue to stay independent, including living at home, working, driving and more.

• Help and support for people with dementia

  Find out where to get advice and support if you’re affected by dementia, including social services, online forums and dementia charities.

• Tests for diagnosing dementia

  Information on the tests used by GPs and specialists to diagnose dementia, including the GPCOG test, blood tests and brain scans.