What is Dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome that is associated with the ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. 
These include:
- Memory
- Thinking
- Language
- Understanding
- Judgement
- People with dementia may also become apathetic, have problems controlling their emotions or behaving appropriately in social situations. Dementia is usually progressive and the symptoms will gradually get worse over time.
There are several causes of dementia including Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, mixed dementias and Lewy Body Dementia which are the most common.
For more information about Dementia after a stroke please look at the following link for information - Dementia after stroke
Not only does dementia have an impact on the patient it also can have a significant/ impact on the carers/family. Improving awareness and understanding of dementia helps to keep people informed of the benefits of timely diagnosis and care, by encouraging people to seek help early on it can help prevent specific types of dementia.
A Joint Dementia Strategy for Wolverhampton
A Joint Dementia Strategy for Wolverhampton
Dementia GP educational materials and information leaflets for local services
GP Dementia and Capacity Presentation
Anti Psychotics for the Treatment of Challenging Behaviour in Dementia
GP Referral Form: Memory Assessment Service
Information about Dementia and Ageing Services in Wolverhampton
