The term dementia can describe a set of symptoms including memory loss, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning. Dementia is also an umbrella term used to describe several different disorders that affect the brain. It can affect anyone regardless of their background and lifestyle. One in every three people over the age of 65 will develop dementia, but there are people as young as 40 that have been diagnosed.

Lots of people think it’s impossible to reduce the risk of dementia. However, there is a vast amount of proof that there are certain lifestyle choices that can help prevent the onset of dementia. One example is to have mental stimulation, this can be done by learning a new language, reading a good book or enjoying puzzles. Another example is to be sociable, make a date with friends or join a new activity club and keep in contact over social media. There are more and different activates that can reduce the risks of dementia and being educated and aware is the first step.

Family members and close friends can often be affected by the progress of a loved one’s dementia due to little help and lack of understanding. Every person can experience different symptoms and some of the signs are not always obvious. Consequently, there’s usually a late diagnosis. Some of the most common symptoms can be having difficulty recalling recent events but remembering the past, struggling with decisions, losing rack of day/date, depression, and changes in personality/mood. Here at Zakon, we are offering a CPD Dementia Awarenesscourse that will provide you with vital knowledge to begin tackling dementia, through understanding what it is and how to support those who are affected by it.