Memory Walk

www.alzheimers.org.uk

The main website of the Alzheimer's Society

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www.alzheimers.org.uk/talkingpoint/

Talking Point is an online community for people with dementia and their carers, family and friends to discuss all aspects of the condition.

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www.alzheimersforum.org

A website designed and written by people with dementia from around the world.

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www.challengedementia.org.uk

This site gives you practical information about reducing your risk of dementia, and keeps you up-to-date with events in your local area during Dementia Awareness Week™.

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www.flickr.com

Views photos of our activities on Flickr

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www.youtube.com

View Alzheimer's Society videos on our You Tube channel

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Caring for a person with dementia

When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining, they often feel vulnerable and in need of reassurance and support. The people closest to them - including their carers, friends and family - need to do everything they can to help the person to retain their sense of identity and feelings of self-worth.

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Causes of dementia.

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. There are over 100 different types of dementia.

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Diagnosing dementia.

Diagnosing dementia is often difficult, particularly in the early stages. A definite diagnosis of the cause of dementia may only be confirmed at post mortem or, in very rare instances, through a brain biopsy.

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Living with dementia.

A diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It can also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of reassurance and support. However, there is much that you can do in the early stages that can help to make life easier and more enjoyable, both now and in the future.

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What is dementia?

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke and many other rarer conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

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Worried about your memory?

Everyone is a little bit forgetful now and again, but when memory loss starts to interfere with your daily life it is crucial that you get it checked out.

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