The National Health Service (NHS) in England is reminding the public to be aware of early signs of dementia, especially during the Christmas holiday season. New NHS data reveals a significant increase in dementia diagnoses, highlighting the growing need for awareness and support.
The NHS has urged people to look out for early signs of dementia this Christmas. The reminder comes alongside new NHS data showing that more people than ever have been diagnosed with the condition in England. According to the health service’s November figures, 499,068 people in England have received a dementia diagnosis – a jump of 19,416 in a year. The figure is expected to climb to more than half a million diagnoses by the end of 2024.
The NHS is urging individuals to seek medical advice if they notice possible signs of dementia in their loved ones during the Christmas period, and a reminder that there is ‘life-changing’ support available. Dementia is not considered to be a disease but a series of symptoms resulting from damage to the brain that typically lead to memory loss. Dementia is not just about memory loss though. It can affect how a person behaves, thinks and feels. It’s also not simply a natural part of ageing. There are different diseases that cause dementia: Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form), vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia and advanced dementia are all types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be caused by an abnormal build-up of proteins in the brain. There is no cur
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