{"id":4776,"date":"2020-09-19T14:07:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T14:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/dementia\/"},"modified":"2020-12-21T07:26:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T07:26:24","slug":"ten-things-you-should-know-about-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/general-healthcare\/ten-things-you-should-know-about-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Things You Should Know About Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dementia is a sad illness that eventually steals the person’s identity, but it doesn’t need to be all bad- if early intervention happens, the person can live a very full life for many years. <\/p>\n

Here are ten things we think are worth sharing about dementia: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Dementia is not merely a natural part of the ageing process.<\/li>\n
  2. Dementia affects everyone differently.<\/li>\n
  3. There are several symptoms, not just memory loss.<\/li>\n
  4. People living with dementia need to maintain independence for as long as possible and should have a good quality of life.<\/li>\n
  5. Research into a cure is ongoing.<\/li>\n
  6. Early diagnosis is vital- some medications and therapies can help with symptom progression, so the earlier you are treated, the better, as you can maintain quality of life longer.<\/li>\n
  7. Cognitive stimulation, life stories, activities, art, exercise, and reminiscence therapy are just as important a part of treatment as medications.<\/li>\n
  8. Many other conditions showcase similar symptoms, such as depression, chest and urinary tract infections, vitamin and thyroid deficiencies and brain tumours, that’s why a doctor’s diagnosis is so important early on.<\/li>\n
  9. Over 40,000 people under the age of 65 in the UK have dementia. This is termed early-onset dementia. About 800,000 people throughout the UK have a dementia diagnosis. You can live a wonderful active life with dementia with the right support. <\/li>\n
  10. <\/strong>Although dementia causes memory loss, often depression, and cognitive impairment, dementia does not change who you are. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    <\/strong>Where to get more information and support: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Alzheimer’s Society at https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\/<\/a> is a supportive service for anyone affected by dementia, providing expert advice and information for all.<\/p>\n

    Call the Dementia Connect support line<\/a> on 0333 150 3456 if you’d like to talk to someone.<\/p>\n

    Sign up to Talking Point<\/a>, the online community for anyone affected by dementia.<\/p>\n

    You can always talk to your GP or Community Nurse if you need information about dementia, referrals or any advice.<\/p>\n

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