Since most cases of dementia are caused by a complex mixture of factors, the NHS only offers genetic testing in rare, specific circumstances. Genetic tests can be used to tell whether someone has ...

A memory clinic is usually part of a hospital. The staff are specialists in finding out what is causing a person’s memory problems and diagnosing dementia. They will perform some in-depth tests and ...

Directly inherited dementia is rare, but in around three in every 10 people with FTD a strong family history of the condition is known. In these cases the cause is likely to be genetic. This is known ...

Your talks will raise awareness of dementia, break-down stigmas, and encourage action. You’ll play a key role in engaging your local community and accelerating progress towards a cure. Full training ...