Are there risk factors we can influence to reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
dementia
Eyesight problems: when you need glasses
How is your eyesight? Find out about short-sightedness, long-sightedness and presbyopia – common conditions that affect vision.
Dementia and eating difficulties
When caring for someone with dementia, meal times can be stressful. Learn some tips to help with eating difficulties that can arise with dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Find out all you need to know, including what causes it and whether it can be prevented.
Hallucinations and false ideas in dementia
People with dementia sometimes experience hallucinations and delusions which seem real to them, but there are ways that families and carers can deal with them.
Dementia: what is it?
Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. This article describes some early signs of dementia, who gets dementia and emphasises the importance of a timely medical diagnosis.
Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a general term that describes problems with reasoning, planning, judgement, memory and other thinking skills.
Brain ageing and dementia
Discover how the brain changes as we age and learn about the differences between normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Osteoporosis: what it does to your bones
In osteoporosis your bones are thin and brittle, and can break more easily. Find out what causes osteoporosis and how to prevent it.
Osteoporosis treatment options
Osteoporosis treatment choices (including medicines and lifestyle measures) are based on your age, sex, general health, the severity of your osteoporosis and the likelihood of you breaking a bone.
