Information sheet Progressive non fluent aphasia (PNFA) Progressive Non Fluent Aphasia (PNFA) is a condition which affects a person’s ability to use language.
Information sheet Palliative care Palliative care aims to give people reaching the end of their life the best quality care which meets their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.
Information sheet Helpcard Our help card can help members of your local community like staff or officials to make your visits and experiences more dementia friendly.
Information sheet Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer’s disease is an illness of the brain which causes dementia. Over half the people in Scotland who have dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.
Information sheet Getting to Know Me Giving hospital staff a better understanding of patients with dementia who are admitted either for planned treatment, such as an operation, or in an emergency.
Information sheet Powers of attorney A power of attorney is a document in which you grant someone else the power to run your affairs for you if you become mentally incapacitated.
Information sheet Constipation and faecal impaction Constipation can be caused by a lack of dietary fibre, lack of fluids and lack of exercise or reduced mobility.
Information sheet Worried about your memory Are you worried that you, or someone you know, may have dementia?
Information sheet CADASIL CADASIL is the most common genetic cause of stroke and vascular dementia in adults.
Information sheet Korsakoff's syndrome Korsakoff’s syndrome is caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), which affects the brain and nervous system.