Helping you become an informed and empowered dementia family caregiver.

What is Dementia?

The word “dementia” is a term that describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, working things out or language.

Changes may also occur in mood or behaviour. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by disease. The specific symptoms that someone experiences will depend on the disease that is causing dementia and parts of the brain that are damaged.

What are the early signs of Dementia?

Early recognition of signs & symptoms of dementia, can help in obtaining timely access to relevant information, resources and support.

What are the different types of Dementia?

There are many different types of dementia. The most common is Alzheimer’s Disease but other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome, Parkinson’s disease with dementia.

What are the different stages of Dementia?

Stages are divided generally into early, moderate and advanced stage, although no system is perfect and the stages can overlap.

Here to Help You Move Forward in Times of Change

Problems with Memory - Dementia

Problems with Memory

Misplacing Things

Misplacing Things

Language Problems - Dementia

Language Problems

Deteriorated Judgement - Dementia

Deteriorated Judgement

Disorientation of time and place -  Dementia

Disorientation of Time & Place

Difficulty performing familiar tasks

Difficulty Performing Familiar Tasks

Placing thing in inappropriate places

Placing Things in Inappropriate Places

Changes in mood and behavior

Changes in Mood & Behavior