Spotting the signs of Dementia
During this year’s Dementia Action Week, Alzeimer’s Society is encouraging people to understand the common early signs and symptoms of dementia. These include:
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating, planning or organising
- Problems with language and communication
- Misunderstanding what is being seen
- Being confused about time or place
- Mood changes or difficulty controlling emotions
More symptoms may become apparent once a person’s dementia progresses, such as:
- Aggressive behaviour
- Walking about
- Lack of insight
- Sleep problems
- Delusions
According to Alzeimer’s Society…
- 1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have a diagnosis
- 91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis
Dementia Action Week 2025
Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer’s Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia.
To find out more about Dementia Action Week and how you can get involved, click here to visit the Alzheimer’s Society website.
Dementia Support
Click here find out about local and National support available if you’re dealing with a diagnosis, worried about your memory or the memory of a loved one, or if you are a carer for a person with dementia.
