Some information about dementia
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The fact that a person has dementia means they are no less of a person simply because they have the illness.
It can often be misunderstood - here are some things we all need to know about dementia.
- Dementia is a disease
- Dementia is common
- Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing
- A person's social environment is important, and that quality of life is as related to the richness of interactions and relationships as it is to the extent of brain disease
- Dementia is not an immediate death sentence – there is life to be lived with the illness, and it can be of good quality
- There are many positive things that we can do – as family members, friends and professionals – to improve the quality of life of people with dementia
- People with dementia make, and can continue to make, a positive contribution to their communities
- Most of us will experience some form of dementia – either ourselves or through someone we care about
- We can all play a part in protecting and supporting people with dementia and their carers
- What is good for your heart is good for your head
- The risk of dementia may be reduced if people protect their general health, for example by eating a healthy diet, stopping smoking, exercising regularly, drinking less alcohol and generally protecting the brain from injury.
Information and support is available from the Alzheimer Society and Local Alzheimer Society
If you or someone you love has any doubts or concerns regarding memory loss always contact your GP. Early diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference.
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