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How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBNov 1, 2023 · There are several reasons why a person with dementia may stop eating and drinking. These include: Loss of appetite caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls hunger and thirst. Problems chewing and swallowing caused by damage to the brainstem. Forgetting to eat, due to damage to the memory centres of the brain.
Genes & dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBAlzheimer’s Research UK has funded more than £10.2 million of pioneering projects focussed on understanding the genetic basis of dementia. Discovering new genes and understanding how they work provides vital clues about the cause of diseases like Alzheimer’s, taking researchers closer to developing new treatments.
Dementia in the Family: The impact on carers - Alzheimer's …
WEBIn-depth interviews with the carers reveal how dementia changes family relationships, leaves people socially isolated, and affects both the health and finances of family carers. All too often, family carers sacrifice their own well-being to ensure their loved one has the best care possible. Their experiences underline the urgent need for ...
11 things you need to know about dementia - Alzheimer's …
WEBchanges in behaviour. confusion and disorientation. delusions and hallucinations. difficulty communicating. problems judging speeds and distances. problems with balance and movement. Everyone’s experience of dementia symptoms is different.
when should you worry? - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Emotion and mood. Low mood and anxiety are common early symptoms, and people may become anxious about going to a new place or meeting people. Because changes to mood and emotions happen to all of us from time to time, and overlap with the common symptoms of depression, grief or stress, this can be a harder sign of dementia …
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
WEBJun 10, 2022 · When someone goes to the doctor with dementia symptoms, a brain scan can be used alongside other tests like blood tests and memory tests to find out the cause. Scans are not always used but can help a doctor to see what type of dementia someone has, and to rule out other conditions. Dementia is caused by different diseases, like …
For researchers - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBOur currently active research investment is £35.3m, in more than 140 projects across 3 continents. You can find more information in our research funding dashboard.You can browse about more of our funded work in our projects pages.. The International Alzheimer’s Disease Research Portfolio is a database which allows researchers to visualise and …
Getting a dementia diagnosis - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBOngoing memory and thinking problems can have many causes, including: infections. vitamin deficiencies. an underactive thyroid. stress, anxiety, and depression. some medications you might be taking for other health conditions. In some cases, however, ongoing memory, thinking and communication problems can be a sign of dementia.
Vascular dementia symptoms - Alzheimer's Research UK
WEBVascular dementia symptoms may include: Difficulty performing tasks that used to be easy, learning new information and following instructions. Difficulty with paying attention, reading and writing. Struggling to find the right words or using wrong words. Slurring speech. Difficulty following conversations.
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