The word ‘dementia’ refers to a group of symptoms that affect the brain (these include recognition, memory, language and planning), which deteriorate over time.
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Alzheimer's and other dementia types affect more than 750,000 people in the UK, most of them older people. Here we explain the symptoms of dementia and why it's a good idea for your elderly relative or friend to see their GP if you're worried that they're suffering from memory loss.
Dementia isn’t a disease and nor is it a natural part of ageing. It also isn’t usually inherited.
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While the chances of developing dementia increase with age, the speed of deterioration varies according to the type of dementia as well as a person’s physical make-up, emotional resilience and prescribed medication.
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Bells Homecare use experience ,compassion and understanding to provide the support for your loved ones giving you the piece of mind they are being continually supported through the difficulties dementia brings. All efforts are made to maintain independence.