‘Evolving situation’ Elaine praises the medical care she received after her diagnosis.But it took a while to find the right combination of drugs to stabilise her symptoms. During a trip to see her ...
The symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) can be different to other types of dementia. We visited our GP several times after we first noticed that something was wrong with my husband Charles in ...
Jane knew something was very wrong when her husband Graham appeared at her bedside with a bunch of flowers, thinking it was her birthday. But it wasn’t. After more than 30 years of marriage, the ...
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What care and support is available for people affected by dementia in Wales? Friends and family who care for a person with dementia who is living at home may also need support to carry out this role.
Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...
Dementia Cafés offer a place to socialise, learn more about dementia and local services, and enjoy something new each session. Mike and Gwen Smith have been going to their local Dementia Café in ...
Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways ...
The Dementia Knowledge Centre (DKC) is an information service for professionals and others with an interest in dementia care and evidence-based research into dementia. Our aim is to improve the ...
It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying ...
If you're living with dementia, find out about technology that can help with different aspects of daily life. There are many different technologies that can help you in your everyday life. This ...