Understanding Dementia
Information about dementia & its diagnosis, the diseases grouped under the “dementia” umbrella such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, & Huntingtons Chorea. The stages in progress of the disease are described, as well as treatment, the needs of people with dement
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Older People & Mental Health
Comprehensive factsheet about issues related to mental health. Topics covered include Life Changes such as retirement, bereavement, Keeping Healthy & Staying Active through exercise, diet, medication, social life etc, Mental Health Issues such as insomnia
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Dealing with depression
As we get older, changes in our lives, such as bereavement, illness or retirement, can make us more vulnerable to depression or anxiety. If you do experience depression, you’re not alone. Depression affects around one in five older people, and two in
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