Knowledge guide dementia
Are you looking for simple and clear information about dementia? Could you, as an informal caregiver, use some practical tools and tips? Then you have come to the right place. Browse through our articles and discover valuable information and tips.
What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for more than 50 diseases in which the brain cannot process information properly.
In dementia, brain cells (neurons) and the connections between these cells become impaired. Neurons also die off, leading to a gradual decline in the brain's ability to process information.
The article below explains the causes, symptoms, and progression of dementia.
Types of dementia
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and lewy body dementia are other forms that are common.
The article below briefly explains these 4 forms of dementia.
Looking for in-depth information on one specific form of dementia? Below are the in-depth articles.
Frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a form of dementia that often occurs at a young age. Most diagnoses occur between the ages of 40 and 60. It is, after Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia at a young age. Heredity plays a role here more often than in other forms of dementia.
Lewy body dementia
Around 10% of people suffering from dementia have lewy body dementia. This form of dementia has a number of unique aspects. For example, lewy body dementia can be recognised by extreme fluctuations in mental decline. How a person feels and behaves can vary greatly from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
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