About dementia

    

The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such asAlzheimer's disease or a series of strokes. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse.

Find out about how dementia is diagnosed. We also have the latest stats on dementia.

• Take a look at our infographic representing the key dementia statistics

    

What is dementia?

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions.

    

Types of dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term. It describes the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases or conditions

    

The progression of dementia

All types of dementia are progressive. This means that the structure and chemistry of the brain become increasingly damaged over time.

    

Factsheets

We produce factsheets on a wide range of dementia-related topics.

    

A-Z of dementia

Take a look at our A-Z of dementia - giving you bite size information on a variety of dementia-related topics

    

For health professionals

• Training
• Publications
• Library

    

Defining dementia

We have produced an infographic to represent key dementia statistics. Take a look

    

Dementia Friendly Communities

The dementia friendly communities programme focuses on improving inclusion and quality of life for people with dementia.

    

In this section

• Useful websites
• Statistics
• Dementia brain tour
• Take a look at our dementia diagnosis rates
• View our Dementia 2013 infographic 
• Dementia Community Roadshows
• Information on dementia research
• Dementia Awareness Week
• Copyright and permissions request
• How to reduce your risk of dementia - common myths and facts
• The dementia guide - About dementia

    

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