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  • 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.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Causes

    Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

  • Tests for diagnosing dementia

    Information on the tests used by GPs and specialists to diagnose dementia, including the GPCOG test, blood tests and brain scans.

  • Symptoms of dementia

    Information about the symptoms of dementia, and how each type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, varies in its symptoms.

  • What to do if you've just been diagnosed with dementia

    Information on what to do if you have just been diagnosed with dementia, including advice on benefits, legal affairs, social services and how to stay healthy.

  • How to get a dementia diagnosis

    Information on how to get a dementia diagnosis, including what to expect at a GP appointment, tests you may have, and ongoing assessments.

  • Staying independent with dementia

    Advice on how people with dementia can continue to stay independent, including living at home, working, driving and more.

  • Dementia and relationships

    Information on how relationships may change when someone has dementia, including maintaining a social life and personal relationships.

  • Dementia and end of life planning

    Information about end-of-life care for people with dementia, including care homes, care at home and hospices.