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John Farmer

Looking for resources on care of the elderly and advice on Alzheimers.

Age UK is the charity formed from Age Concern & Help the Aged. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting almost 500,000 people in the UK.

Alzheimer's disease

The term "dementia" describes a loss of mental ability associated with gradual death of brain cells. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, although a number of things are thought to increase your risk of developing the condition. These include: Alzheimer's Society - Leading the fight against dementia. Care Shop Website.