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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and cognitive problems

MS is a neurological condition which affects people in different ways.
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Parkinson's disease with dementia

Parkinson’s dementia is a condition that some people can experience as Parkinson’s disease progresses.
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Continence management - advice for carers of people with dementia

If the person with dementia has difficulties with continence there is a lot that can be done to help or even prevent the problem.
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What 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.
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End stage dementia

End stage dementia is the last part of the journey that somebody with dementia has to make.
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Risk factors in dementia

Many factors influence an individual’s risk of developing dementia.
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Dementia and sight loss

Sight loss affects around 250,000 people with dementia in Scotland.
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About dementia

Dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. It’s caused by illnesses that affect the brain.
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Driving and dementia

f you have dementia and you want to carry on driving, this information sheet will tell you what you must do to make sure you are driving legally.
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