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What are the different types of dementia?<\/h2>\n \n

There are many different types of dementia, but some occur much more than others.<\/p>\n \n \n

Dementia is a term used to describe a range of different conditions that affect the brain. In fact, dementia isn\u2019t a condition in its own right and is used as an umbrella term to describe a group of symptoms that are caused by a diagnosed health condition, such as Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0symptoms of dementia<\/a>\u00a0vary depending on the type of dementia someone has and with each individual. Generally, dementia affects parts of the brain responsible for memory, thinking, concentration, language, spatial awareness, mood and perception. At first, the symptoms may be fairly mild, but will become progressively more severe and eventually lead to death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>\u00a0is a progressive condition that affects memory, speech, orientation and concentration. To begin with,\u00a0symptoms<\/a>\u00a0may be fairly mild, such as forgetting about what you did several hours earlier or struggling to recall the names of everyday objects. As the disease progresses, symptoms will become more severe and also begin to affect speech, spatial awareness, movement, mood and behaviour.<\/p>\n

Those in the later stages of the condition will need\u00a0support<\/a>\u00a0with everyday tasks such as help with personal care, making meals and housework. Although they may be confused and forget important things such as names, friends and even the time period they\u2019re currently in, it\u2019s vital to keep in mind that they may become quite confused and frightened when the world around them isn\u2019t how they perceive it to be. Consistent care can help someone \u2018live well\u2019 with Alzheimer\u2019s rather than \u2018suffer from\u2019 it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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    What happens in the brain to cause Alzheimer’s?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    First discovered by German doctor Frederic Lewy, Lewy bodies are protein deposits found in nerve cells in the brain and, depending on where they are found, have different effects on the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    If Lewy bodies are found at the base of the brain, they create the characteristic problems with movement that is found in both LBD and Parkinson\u2019s. If they are found in the outer layers of the brain, they create issues with cognitive abilities such as the memory, thinking and hallucination symptoms mentioned previously. Someone with LBD may have Lewy bodies in just one or both areas of the brain, which will change the symptoms they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Although LBD only tends to affect those over the age of 65, if someone has been diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s and lived with it for a while, they are more likely to develop LBD as their condition progresses and more Lewy bodies appear.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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    Vascular Dementia<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    Vascular dementia<\/a>\u00a0is the second most common type of dementia, which is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. As with Alzheimer\u2019s, vascular dementia is a progressive condition that gets worse over time. There is no cure for vascular dementia, although there are some\u00a0treatments<\/a>\u00a0that can slow the disease down, such as taking medication to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.<\/p>\n

    There are several\u00a0different types of vascular dementia<\/a>, all of which share the main cause \u2013 problems with blood flow in and around the brain. Some are directly linked to strokes, such as stroke-related dementia or post-stroke dementia, whereas others, such as subcortical dementia, are caused when blood vessels don\u2019t develop properly and interfere with the white matter in the brain. Around 10 per cent of those with dementia are diagnosed with mixed dementia, where both vascular and Alzheimer\u2019s has caused the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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    What happens in the brain to cause Vascular dementia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Vascular dementia is caused<\/a> by problems with blood flow to the brain. This happens when blood vessels become blocked, leak or clot, meaning the blood cannot reach the brain cells. If brain cells are starved of blood (which also carry oxygen) for too long, they will die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Problems with blood flow can be caused by     strokes<\/a> or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)<\/a>, also known as \u2018mini strokes\u2019. They can also occur when small blood vessels begin to narrow in the brain, making it more difficult for the blood to flow through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    There are certain factors that increase the risk of damage to blood vessels or the likelihood of developing a blood clot, such as leading an unhealthy lifestyle (unbalanced diet, too much alcohol and no exercise), high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. You can reduce your risk of developing problems with blood vessels through:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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    Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    Lewy body dementia (LBD) or\u00a0dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)<\/a>\u00a0is a condition that affects the brain and nervous system. LBD is a progressive condition and will get gradually worse over a number of years, where there is sadly, no cure.<\/p>\n

    This is the third most common dementia type after Alzheimer\u2019s and vascular dementia, with around 10 to 15 percent of people being diagnosed. It also shares symptoms with Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s disease, with one of the main symptoms being problems with movement \u2013 very similar to someone with Parkinson\u2019s. This includes stiff limbs, slow movements, tremors, shaking and unsteadiness on their feet.<\/p>\n

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    What happens in the brain to cause Lewy Body Dementia?<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    First discovered by German doctor Frederic Lewy, Lewy bodies are protein deposits found in nerve cells in the brain and, depending on where they are found, have different effects on the individual.<\/p>\n

    If Lewy bodies are found at the base of the brain, they create the characteristic problems with movement that is found in both LBD and Parkinson\u2019s. If they are found in the outer layers of the brain, they create issues with cognitive abilities such as the memory, thinking and hallucination symptoms mentioned previously. Someone with LBD may have Lewy bodies in just one or both areas of the brain, which will change the symptoms they have.<\/p>\n

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    Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 sometimes referred to as frontal lobe dementia or Pick\u2019s disease \u2013 is a less common form of dementia. Unlike most dementias, FTD tends to affect those mainly between the ages of 45 and 65.<\/p>\n

    Symptoms<\/a>\u00a0tend to determine the type of FTD that a person is diagnosed with. If they have problems with behaviour, such as a loss of empathy, lack of inhibitions, repetitive tendencies, or behaving socially inappropriately \u2013 they may be diagnosed with the behavioural variant of FTD, which is the most common type. If they have problems with language, such as hesitant speech, leaving out linking words when they talk, difficulties in understanding lots of information or difficulties in understanding the meanings of words \u2013 they may be diagnosed with the less common language variant of FTD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    What happens in the brain to cause Frontotemporal Dementia?<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    The term \u2018frontotemporal\u2019 refers to the frontal and temporal lobes in the brain that are affected by the condition. The frontal lobe is responsible for emotions, behaviour and problem-solving, whereas the temporal lobes are responsible for the meaning of words and recognition of faces and objects. It is either one or both of these areas that are damaged in the brain of someone with FTD.<\/p>\n

    Damage occurs when clumps of abnormal protein build up in and around nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, resulting in them being unable to work properly and eventually dying.<\/p>\n

    It is unclear why this happens, particularly in people who are much younger than others who have different types of dementia. There has been evidence of a genetic link, but further research needs to be carried out to confirm this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    Early or younger onset dementia<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

    Early or Younger Onset Dementia describes any\u00a0dementia that affects someone who is under the age of 65.\u00a0All of the conditions mentioned above can be diagnosed in someone under this age, but\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common and is diagnosed in around a third of early onset cases. There are other conditions linked to dementia in younger people too, such as Down\u2019s syndrome and\u00a0Huntington\u2019s disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Experts are unsure whether developing dementia at an earlier age means that the condition will progress more quickly, but avoiding\u00a0risk factors<\/a>\u00a0is key.\u00a0 For anyone under the age of 65 that suspects they may have Younger Onset Dementia, it\u2019s really important to get the right diagnosis as early as possible, as it will enable you to get the right treatments and support.<\/p>\n

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    Dementia care at home<\/h2>\n \n

    At Helping Hands, we believe home is the best place to receive the care you need.<\/p>\n \n \n

    When the need for care arises, receiving it in your own home comes with a number of brilliant benefits that you simply don\u2019t get if you choose to move to a residential nursing home. Our exceptional carers are all expertly trained to provide a wide range of care services to people with varying types of dementia, and will be able to offer specialist, personalised dementia support that is tailored to your unique circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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    Care at home gives you the opportunity to receive personal one-to-one support from your own carer, meaning you\u2019ll always have their full attention<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    We aim to make it easy to arrange the support you want so that we can focus on what really matters: your care needs. Speak to our team today to begin your journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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