Alzheimer's Research UK (Information Pack)

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Memory Assessment Service.

 

A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing (NHS)

The advice in this booklet will help improve the health and general fitness of people of any age, but it is written to be particularly relevant for people who are about 70 years or older.

 

A quick guide to dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

A website providing the basic facts about dementia in plain language. Provides answers to questions like 'What is dementia?', 'Why does it happen?', 'How does dementia affect someone?', 'Is there a cure?', 'Can I stop myself getting dementia?'. There is also information about where to go for help and advice. Available in a number of languages.

 

All about dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This informative booklet provides you with an introduction to different types of dementia. Providing information on Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, It covers symptoms, causes and diagnosis of these most common types of dementia.

 

Caring for someone with dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This information is aimed at people caring for a person with dementia; family and friends may also find it useful.

 

Getting involved in dementia research (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This information aims to tell you more about what dementia research involves and how you can take part.

 

Problems with your memory? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This introductory booklet is for people who are worried about their memory and provides information about the early symptoms of dementia.

 

Reducing your risk of dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. This information is for anyone who is interested in finding out more about reducing their risk of dementia. 
The information provides a comprehensive overview of the known risk factors for dementia, including those we can't change and those we can do something about.

 

What is Alzheimer's disease? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This information aims to provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease. It is for anyone who wants to know more about the disease, including people living with Alzheimer's, their carers, friends and family.

 

What is dementia with Lewy bodies? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Here we provide information about dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This information provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, diagnosis and symptoms. Current available treatments for the disease are discussed. 

 

What is mild cognitive impairment? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This information describes mild cognitive impairment, a condition that in some cases can lead to dementia. It's for anyone who is worried about their own or someone else's memory.

 

What is vascular dementia? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This information provides a helpful overview for anyone who wants to know more about vascular dementia providing the reader with information about the causes, symptoms and current treatments available.