About dementia

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What is dementia?

The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language and sometimes changes in mood or behaviour.  These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia they have become serious enough to affect daily life.  Common symptoms include having problems with:

  • Day to day memory – for example, forgetting things that recently happened
  • Concentrating, planning or organising – for example, making decisions or carrying out a sequence of tasks, such as cooking a meal
  • Language – for example, with following a conversation or finding the right word for something
  • Navigating and finding your way around
  • Orientation – for example, losing track of the day or date or becoming confused about where you are.

These changes can be gradual and people can live well with dementia for many years.  Every person with dementia will experience it differently, and will depend on many things, such as the type of dementia and whether there are other health conditions

If you need more information or have a comment on the contents of this page please contact PDS@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Post Diagnostic Support

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Practical tips to help my memory

Practical tips to help my memory

Have you been diagnosed with dementia

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Under 65 and diagnosed with dementia

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Links for information

AGILE Aberdeen Guide to Independent Living & Enablement

The information contained in this website is for anyone who wants to know about the help and support that’s available in Aberdeen to enable you to stay as independent as possible in your own home.

Click here to visit the AGILE website

Dementia Together

A space where people with dementia, families and supporters can come together to explore ways of living well with dementia.

Click here for more information

Eating and drinking – staying well with dementia

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Effects of Dementia on Communication & Eating & Drinking

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Caring for someone with dementia

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Early Stage Dementia: A carers guide to creating a dementia friendly home

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My Power of Attorney

All you need to Know about Power of Attorney

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NHS Inform - Dementia Care and Support

Have you just been diagnosed with dementia?

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Alzheimer Scotland

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Young Carer Information & Support

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Local One Stop Health Information & Support

Click here for more information (NHS Grampian Website)

Dementia Care and Faith Communities

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British Deaf Association

A Toolkit for all

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Engaging with European Communities?

Practitioner & Communities Toolkit

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Brain Health Scotland

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Tide

Together in dementia everyday

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