Below is a description of Alzheimer's and Dementia that will help family members who are caring for loved one with either disease and also sufferers themselves. 

What is Dementia? 

Dementia is a syndrome most often caused by a number of progressive disorders that affect memory, behaviour, thinking and the ability to preform everyday tasks. Many types of Dementia exist and so it is really an umbrella term that also includes Alzheimer's.

What is Alzheimer's? 

Alzheimer's is a disease that causes the brain to shrink dramatically.  This shrinking is what effects the functions and can potentially cause changes in the personality. It   can also affect  relationships between the person suffering with Alzheimer's and their family. 

The precise cause of Dementia is not yet known however multiple factors can lead to its development including; family history, advanced age, a history of head trauma and Cardiovascular disease.  There are 75,000 people with dementia in the UK with around 16,000 of these people being under the age of 65. 

We hope that this information has helped you understand Alzheimer's and Dementia a little better. Please explore our website further for more information about these topics. We have a lot of information on here that can help you if you are suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's or if you are caring for someone who has one of the diseases.