Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

A five-year-old girl has raised more than £3,000 for Dementia UK, after her grandad was diagnosed with the condition at 59. Poppy Smith has so far raised £3,460 by doing a number of sponsored walks.

David Thomas, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "Dementia is not just an inevitable part of aging, and finding ways to prevent people from ever developing it is a ...

One in three people will develop dementia in their lifetime, according to Alzheimer’s Research UK, while one in two will be affected by it. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s ...

Dementia posturing refers to a group of physical symptoms that can affect people with dementia. They include a stooped posture, shuffling walk, balance difficulties, or stiff movements. Dementia ...

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The early signifiers of dementia can be incredibly concerning, as they throw off a lot of your every day life. These can include memory loss, loss of spatial awareness and trouble with speech and ...

In fact, over 70,800 people are estimated to be living with young onset dementia in the UK, which is why I’m pleased that Dementia UK, the dementia specialist nursing charity, is working ...

The Birds of a Feather actress was diagnosed with the disease in 2021, her husband Steve Sheen revealed on Tuesday. Sheen said that Quirke is now retiring from “all professional and commercial ...

One in two people will be directly affected by dementia during their lifetime - either by developing the condition themselves or caring for someone with it - according to Alzheimer's Research UK.

But now, a new study finds that taking these medications may lower your risk of developing a host of different health issues, including dementia. Of course, it isn't all positive. The scientists ...