Alzheimers disease and dementia

Find out all about Alzheimer's disease and dementia and how you can keep your brain young.

• Alzheimer's disease
  Alzheimer`s disease is a progressive disease which attacks brain cells. It accounts for between 50 per cent and 70 per cent of all dementia cases.
• Alzheimer's disease progression
  People who have Alzheimer's disease differ in the sorts of problems they have and the speed at which they become worse.
• Alzheimer's disease risk factors
  What is a risk factor? Find out out about risk factors for Alzheimer`s disease, and continuing research.
• Alzheimer's disease: can it be inherited?
  About a third of people with Alzheimer’s disease have a close relative who has, or has had, dementia.
• Alzheimer's disease: how would I know?
  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia associated with ageing.
• Australia heading for a dementia epidemic
  Australian researchers have warned dementia is set to become the next big health concern for ageing baby boomers, following the launch of a landmark report today which predicts the number of Australians with dementia will triple in the next 4 decades.
• Australian dementia facts
  Read a list of facts outlining dementia in Australia.
• Brain ageing and dementia
  Discover how the brain changes as we age and learn about the differences among normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
• Brain health in old age
  Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
• Dementia
  About one in 3 people over the age of 80 will have some degree of dementia, which is sometimes described as 'brain failure'.
• Dementia and communication
  Find new ways of communicating with someone who has dementia.
• Dementia and dental care
  People with dementia can quickly develop tooth decay with severe consequences to their comfort and health.
• Dementia and dressing
  For the person with dementia, the simple act of putting on clothing can be frustrating. Here are some helpful tips.
• Dementia and eating difficulties
  Learn some tips to help with eating problems that can arise with dementia.
• Dementia and grief
  You are likely to experience a range of different emotions when someone close to you develops dementia.
• Dementia and old age
  Dementia is a problem associated with old age and quality social contact seems to help prevent it.
• Dementia and travelling
  Given the right conditions and planning, travel can be successful.
• Dementia and wandering
  The following tips may help you to cope with, or even prevent, wandering.
• Dementia management principles
  Here are some tips to help families care for the person with dementia.
• Dementia types
  Dementia is not a disease in itself but rather a group of symptoms which accompany certain diseases. Find out which diseases have dementia as a symptom.
• Dementia: a curry a day may keep dementia at bay
  Eating curry regularly may produce unexpected benefits for the brain, possibly preventing the onset of dementia, researchers claim.
• Dementia: behavioural and psychological symptoms
  There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more about the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• Dementia: helping children cope
  While trying to cope with their own growing up, some children will also have to cope with a family member who is ill with dementia.
• Dementia: information for children and adolescents
  If someone you love has dementia, the disease affects you and other family members as well.
• Dementia: problems with sleeping
  There are several causes of sleeping problems in dementing illnesses. Here are some strategies to help cope with them.
• Dementia: suggestions for carers
  Here are some steps toward helping yourself and helping friends and relatives cope with caring for someone with dementia.
• Dementia: the changes in you
  Find out how to live with your dementia, and the importance of planning ahead.
• Driving and dementia
  Some drivers lose the ability to drive safely because of dementia.
• Frontal lobe dementia and Pick's disease
  What are the differences between Pick`s disease and Alzheimer`s disease? Find out about symptoms, prognosis and treatment.
• Hallucinations and false ideas in dementia
  Delusions and hallucinations are imaginary, but they can cause genuine anxiety.
• Incontinence in dementia
  Incontinence may seem like the last straw for those caring for someone with dementia, but there are measures that can help alleviate the problem.
• Internet surfing may be a brain-booster for over-55s
  Spending time searching the Web could be the latest way to stave off dementia, according to US researchers.
• Lifespan after Alzheimer's diagnosis linked to age
  A person`s lifespan after being diagnosed with Alzheimer`s disease depends on their age at diagnosis, US researchers say.
• Normal older adult forgetfulness versus dementia
  Forgetting things does not necessarily mean dementia.
• Repetitive behaviour in dementia
  People with dementia may ask the same questions repeatedly or repeat the same actions. Here are some of the causes of that behavious and some coping strategies for carers.
• Vascular dementia
  Vascular dementia, the second most common cause of dementia, is associated with problems in the circulation of blood to the brain.