More women than men are at risk of developing dementia, and women are more likely to be the main carers for loved ones with the disease. Christina Neal, Founder & Editor of Dementia Help magazine, reveals some common symptoms to look for and how to reduce your risk…Do you know someone living with dementia? Or perhaps you have a friend caring for a loved one with the condition? Dementia affects the brain and can have a debilitating effect on those living with the condition, making them increasingly reliant on the support of their loved ones for daily care. I understand how difficult this can be, as my own mother had vascular dementia, causing her to go from being an independent and self-sufficient woman living alone to needing assistance with even the most basic daily tasks. While there is no cure for dementia, there are things you can do to reduce your risk.What is dementia?Dementia is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms that typically causes a decline in mental ability. This can include problems with memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Dementia affects people of all ages but is most common in older adults. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, with vascular dementia the second most common form of the disease.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently revealed that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease were the leading cause of death in England and Wales in 2022. It accounted for 65,967 deaths (11.4% of the total), up from 61,250 (10.4%) in 2021.While dementia is more common in older people, it can also affect younger people too. According to Dementia UK, there are around 70,800 people in the UK with young-onset dementia, which means they have been diagnosed under the age of 65. This is an increase of 69%…
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