Information sheetAbout dementia Dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. It’s caused by illnesses that affect the brain.
Information sheetVascular dementia People with vascular dementia often have a series of small strokes. These strokes are so small that they are generally not aware of them.
Information sheetSemantic dementia Semantic dementia is a variant of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and can be the cause of younger onset dementia.
Information sheetUnderstanding dementia Understand what dementia is, and what's happening to the person with dementia.
Information sheetHIV associated dementia and AIDS dementia complex HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can affect brain function and motor skills.This condition is known as HIV associated dementia and affects around 50% of people with HIV.
Information sheetDementia and sight loss Sight loss affects around 250,000 people with dementia in Scotland.
Information sheetWe care about dementia We aim to be Scotland’s foremost provider of dementia support services and information and to be a leading force for change.
Information sheetGenetics and dementia Many people with dementia are concerned that their disease may have been inherited and that they may pass it on to their children.
Information sheetDementia Research Centre We are committed to funding research to improve the lives of people with dementia now and in the future.
Information sheetWhat is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for over 100 different types of diseases and symptoms, and it's possibly to have more than one type.
