Dementia

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Supporting Dementia Care

What is Dementia?

The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, effects daily function and language. These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia they have become severe enough to affect daily life. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behaviour, mobility and senses.

Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by disease, there are many types of Dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are many other types of Dementia identified. 
 

If you require any further information please contact our dedicated email address:- abb.pcctdementia@wales.nhs.uk