What is dementia?
You may have heard the term ‘dementia’ used – you may even know someone with the condition. The number of people being diagnosed is steadily on the rise, affecting increasingly more people and their loved ones. But what is dementia? Here you can find out what the condition is and how it affects people.
Find out more about dementia
Dementia explained
Get an overview of what dementia is: the main symptoms, the different types, and how people are affected by the condition.
Dementia or something else?
There are lots of other illnesses that may have symptoms similar to dementia. Find out what they are, and how you might be able to tell the difference.
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