Dementia support groups and resources

Dementia support groups and resources

If you are a family carer for a person living with dementia, although it can be a very rewarding experience, it can also be frustrating, and isolating. It’s extremely important to take care of yourself a carer, as if you don’t look after yourself, it will be much more...
Common causes of dementia

Common causes of dementia

Dementia is not one particular illness, rather it is a set of symptoms that are brought on by a particular cause. Below are the top three most common causes of dementia: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)- It is a common misconception that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are...
Dementia and behavioural changes

Dementia and behavioural changes

BPSD stands for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, and it can be one of the more challenging aspects of the condition, particularly for those caring for loved ones with dementia. It can be hard to come to terms with your loved one’s behavioural...
Dementia and other conditions

Dementia and other conditions

Health conditions experienced in addition to an existing one, in this case dementia, are called comorbidities. It is estimated that 91.8% of people living with dementia have at least one other condition. The most common comorbidity to dementia is hypertension,...
Dementia and other conditions

Dementia and other conditions

Health conditions experienced in addition to an existing one, in this case dementia, are called comorbidities. It is estimated that 91.8% of people living with dementia have at least one other condition. The most common comorbidity to dementia is hypertension,...
Dementia and appetite

Dementia and appetite

Why do people with dementia often lose their appetite? This is a common side effect that comes with dementia, and it can be due to a number of reasons, such as physical difficulty with swallowing or chewing, depression, pain, tiredness, or reduced physical activity,...