Dementia Care

Dementia is not only about memory loss. It can also affect the way you speak, think, feel and behave. It’s also important to remember that dementia is not a natural part of ageing. Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. There are many different causes of dementia, and many different types.

Symptoms of dementia

Dementia symptoms may include problems with:

• memory loss
• thinking speed
• mental sharpness and quickness
• language, such as using words incorrectly, or trouble speaking
• understanding
• judgement
• mood
• movement
• difficulties doing daily activities

More information on dementia