by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Type of Dementia
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is caused by an abnormally shaped protein called a prion infecting the brain. What is sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Sporadic CJD, which normally affects people over 40, is the most common form of...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Type of Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the less common types of dementia. Find out about frontotemporal dementia and what causes it. What is frontotemporal dementia? Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) covers a wide range of different conditions. It...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Type of Dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia that shares symptoms with both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. What is dementia with Lewy bodies? Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) may account for 10-15 per cent of all cases...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Type of Dementia
Vascular dementia what is it, and what causes it? Vascular is the second most common type of (after Alzheimer’s disease). Find out more about vascular and what causes it. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Type of Dementia
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE This group of pages describes the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, how it is diagnosed, and the factors that can put someone at risk of developing it. We also look at the treatment and support currently available. What is Alzheimer’s disease?...
