What is Mild cognitive impairment? - Alzheimer's Research UK
Mild cognitive impairment or MCI is a condition where people experience memory and thinking problems. It is not a type of dementia but for some people it can lead to the development of diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Spotting early signs that could be dementia - Alzheimer's …
2023年11月9日 · What to lookout for if you’re worried about your loved ones and dementia this Christmas: Dr Tim Rittman explains the early signs and what to do next.
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
2022年6月10日 · The dye is injected or swallowed at least an hour before the scan to let it reach the target, then you will lie in the scanner for 30-60 minutes. You should not wear anything with metal such as a watch or jewellery during the scan. Different methods of imaging the brain have allowed doctors and researchers to understand more about the diseases that cause dementia. As research and technology ...
How does dementia cause death? - Alzheimer's Research UK
2024年12月9日 · Find out how dementia leads to death, and how it has become the leading cause of death in the UK.
Is dementia hereditary? - Alzheimer's Research UK
We are commonly asked is dementia hereditary? Most cases of dementia are not directly inherited, they are caused by a complex mixture of factors.
Five major findings of dementia research
Find out about five major findings of dementia research over the years, including new treatments and potential ways of diagnosing dementia.
Diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Research UK
Some fat in our diet is important, particularly unsaturated fat found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and avocados. Oily fish, like salmon and sardines, contains omega-3 fatty acids. While these are an important part of a healthy diet, research is ongoing to see if taking omega-3 supplements has any effect on the risk of dementia. Older people may have a …
Dementia treatments - Alzheimer's Research UK
In the UK, there are different types dementia treatments that people may be prescribed. These include medications and therapies.
Is dementia with Lewy bodies inherited? - Alzheimer's Research UK
There are genes that can increase our risk of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and some genes that can be inherited which directly cause DLB.
What is Alzheimer's disease? - Alzheimer's Research UK
The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms – including memory loss, confusion, and communication difficulties. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.