Vascular dementia symptoms
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, after Alzheimer’s, and is estimated to affect approximately 150,000 people in the UK. It is caused by reduced blood to the brain, either from the narrowing of small blood vessels or as a result of a stroke....
Vascular dementia stages
Vascular dementia impacts around 150,000 people in the UK. Defined as cognitive decline due to brain damage from impaired blood flow, it is a progressive condition, meaning the signs and symptoms will likely worsen over time. While no two people experience the exact...
What is the Health and Social Care Bill?
Those looking to access social care and benefit from care home residency or home visits and support should be aware of the Health and Social Care Bill. This act of Parliament – and the subsequent revisions and amends – was introduced in order to lay out...
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
If you or a loved one is living with dementia, you’ll undoubtedly be aware of the impact the condition has on day-to-day life. Everything from meal preparation to attending key appointments can present a challenge, so having access to the right levels of care and...