A-Z of Neurological Conditions

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Name

Alzheimer's Disease

Description

Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders, that have in common a loss of brain function that is usually progressive and eventually severe. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease.
Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech.

Types

There are over 100 different types of dementia. In addition to Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia and Dementia With Lewy Bodies are the most common. For more information see the Alzheimer's Society website.

Useful National contacts

Alzheimer's Society (covers England, Wales, N.Ireland)
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 300 0336


Alzheimer Scotland (covers Scotland)
www.alzscot.org
Helpline: 0808 808 3000

Useful local contacts (Merseyside)

Alzheimer's Society: Liverpool and South Sefton Branch
Tel: 0151 298 2444
There are lots of local branches/support groups. Contact the Alzheimer's Society for more details.

Our resources

The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide-range of disability related issues.

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