Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign to stop the dismissal of dementia symptoms, such as memory loss, as being ‘just part of the ageing process’.  This misconception results in fewer people taking these symptoms seriously and seeking timely help. Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain, with the most common type being Alzheimer’s. The various types of dementia can affect the brain in different ways, making a diagnosis incredibly important as the progression of dementia can be unique to each individual.    There is an estimated 850,000 people in the UK living with a form of dementia, with symptoms including; memory loss, confusion and changes in mood and vision. There is a misconception that the condition is only prevalent in those of an older age, however it can affect people of any age, with at least … Continue reading →