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I am running the virtual London Marathon on 3rd October 2021. Ihave chosen Dementia UK in memory of my my Grandad, Bill Campbell and my friend Chris Durkin. These were two very selfless men who only cared for their families and friends.
I was lucky to have had my gramps in my life till I was 48. He was 91 when he passed away to be with my nan again. Even at the end I was still talking to him about football, cricket and rugby.
Mr D was 81 when he passed away this year. He would of been celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary with Joan.
What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, that is, conditions affecting the brain. There are over 200 subtypes of dementia, but the five most common are: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia and mixed dementia. Some people may have a combination of different types of dementia and these are commonly called mixed dementia.
What causes dementia?
The brain is made up of nerve cells (neurones) that communicate with each other by sending messages. Dementia damages the nerve cells in the brain so messages can’t be sent from and to the brain effectively, which prevents the body from functioning normally.
Regardless of which type of dementia is diagnosed and what part of the brain is affected, each person will experience dementia in their own unique way.
Dementia in the UK
Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. The Alzheimer’s Society (2014) reports there are over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. Of these, approximately, 42,000 are people with young onset dementia, which affects people under the age of 65. As a person’s age increases, so does the risk of them developing dementia. It is estimated that the number of people living with dementia in the UK by 2025 will rise to over one million. Rates of diagnosis are improving but many people with dementia are thought to still be undiagnosed.
Dementia UK provide a lot of support and information regarding dementia and not only the impact on the person but also the carers and families. https://www.dementiauk.org/information-leaflet-order-form/
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