dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions associated with a gradual decline in brain function, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss is a common symptom, but dementia can also affect how a person speaks, thinks, feels and behaves. Causes and treatments vary according to the type of dementia, but a new era of good-quality research may finally be shedding light on whether the conditions really are preventable and how building up a reserve of thinking abilities throughout our lives could help keep us sharp. Keep up to date with the latest news and expert coverage on dementia here.