Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of ...

Referral to a dementia specialist If your GP thinks you may have dementia, they will refer you to a specialist for tests. Find out what’s involved and what to do while you’re waiting.

This information looks at common symptoms and signs of dementia, how it progresses and how to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Working together to create a dementia inclusive airline. We’ve partnered with British Airways since 2023 with the shared goal of creating a dementia inclusive airline. Together, we are working towards ...

People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, say the same thing, make the same noise or ask the same question over and over.

As a person’s dementia progresses, they may begin to behave in ways that other people find difficult to understand. This can be one of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia, both for the ...

Read more about how head injuries incurred through contact sports could impact the brain. Please note - This information reflects the evidence at the time of the roundtable in April 2017. This is an ...

Find out why possible links between contact sports and dementia must be balanced against the benefits of physical exercise on the brain.

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It can be difficult to know what to say to the person you care for. Telling the truth can cause the person with dementia to have an emotional response and, in some cases, may make things worse.

Tests and scans to diagnose dementia Find out about the tests and scans you might have if you’re referred to a specialist.

If the person you are caring for wants to walk, try to find a way for them to do so safely. Take the time to try to understand why they are walking about and what they need – this can often help to ...