01/09/2025
World Alzheimer's Month π§ π
Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain and impact on memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. The most common is Alzheimerβs disease, which affects 50-60% of people with dementia.
The specific symptoms will depend upon what parts of the brain are affected and/or the specific disease that is causing their dementia. Symptoms may include:
> loss of memory
> difficulty in finding the right words or understanding what people are saying
> difficulty in performing previously routine tasks
> personality and mood changes
World Alzheimerβs Month brings together people living with dementia, their carers and family, care and medical professionals, researchers and scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs, the media and more, from all around the world.
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, finding this out can come as a shock, even if you have felt that something was not quite right. You may have lots of questions about what this means, what happens next with your family, how this could impact on your work and your social life, and who can help you.
Chatting with your GP is the first place to start. We have lots of resources to guide you through this journey.
Do you know someone with dementia? Remind them today of your support & love. Teamwork makes the dream work! π
