What is it like to suffer from dementia?

This informative and moving video from Social Care Institute for Excellence explains some of the things a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease experiences on a daily basis. read more

Dementia is an extraordinarily frustrating experience for the person who is undergoing it - especially in the early stages. Patients experience a complete loss of mental and emotional control. They feel like their world is closing in, that all clarity is lost. read more

Dementia is actually an umbrella of symptoms that can include Alzheimer’s, forgetfulness, depression, stress, headaches, and many others. But the facts are startling: five million Americans suffer from dementia; almost two-thirds are women. Every 67 seconds an American develops Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia. read more

The Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour is the first in Britain to offer people the chance to walk in the shoes of dementia sufferers by mimicking their everyday experiences. The aim is to gain a greater understanding of what life is like for those suffering from dementia. read more