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  • Dementia symptoms and diagnosis

    Find out about the main symptoms of dementia, how to get diagnosed and what to do if you've been diagnosed.

  • Living with dementia

    Advice about how to live well with dementia, including information if you look after someone with dementia.

  • Dementia care and support

    Information about care homes, NHS care, social services, financial support and legal issues if you or someone you care for have dementia.

  • About dementia

    Find out what dementia is, including what causes it, if it can be prevented and how it's treated.

  • Dementia with Lewy bodies - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for dementia with Lewy bodies, including medicine and other therapies.

  • Dementia with Lewy bodies - Symptoms

    Find out about the main symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies and when to get medical advice.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms

    The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over several years. Sometimes these symptoms are confused with other conditions and may initially be put down to old age.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Prevention

    As the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown, there's no way to prevent the condition. However, there are steps you can take that may help to delay the onset of dementia.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis

    It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia. If you're worried about someone else, encourage them to make an appointment and perhaps suggest going with them.