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Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Identify people you trust to support you in making decisions and help you communicate your choices. Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. Our successful Memory calendar makes a thoughtful and practical Christmas gift as your loved ones go forward into the New Year.

Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. It is important to recognize that providing care and support for a person living with dementia can be challenging, impacting the carer’s own health and well-being. As someone supporting a person living with dementia, reach out to family members, friends, and professionals for help. Take regular breaks and look after yourself. Try stress management techniques such as mindfulness-based exercises and seek professional help and guidance if needed. Risk factors and prevention In 2019, dementia cost economies globally 1.3 trillion US dollars, approximately 50% of these costs are attributable to care provided by informal carers (e.g. family members and close friends), who provide on average 5 hours of care and supervision per day. People with dementia may experience memory loss, among other symptoms. This makes the forget-me-not the perfect flower to represent our cause. Best planted in spring or summer, the seeds will germinate with water. Shoots can be seen within 2-4 weeks, but will also bloom the following year, bringing lasting pleasure to the garden.

Risk factors and prevention

Dementia is a syndrome that can be caused by a number of diseases which over time destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, typically leading to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing. While consciousness is not affected, the impairment in cognitive function is commonly accompanied, and occasionally preceded, by changes in mood, emotional control, behaviour, or motivation. Some people affected by dementia told us that they would not normally feel able toattend an activity,but using this approach encouraged them to have confidence that wewere dementia-aware and cared about their experience. So this increased the range of people with dementia we were able to involve. Temporary disabilities such as broken bones, or even postoperative confusion, are not classed as chronic disabilities or impairments.

Dementia is caused by many different diseases or injuries that directly and indirectly damage the brain. Alzheimer disease is the most common form and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Other forms include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of protein inside nerve cells), and a group of diseases that contribute to frontotemporal dementia (degeneration of the frontal lobe of the brain). Dementia may also develop after a stroke or in the context of certain infections such as HIV, as a result of harmful use of alcohol, repetitive physical injuries to the brain (known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy) or nutritional deficiencies. The boundaries between different forms of dementia are indistinct and mixed forms often co-exist. Treatment and care Our Forget-me-not fine bone china mug is delicately decorated with beautiful forget-me-not flowers. We also have a two-handled fine bone china mug, for those who need a little extra stability. We talk a lot about helping people with dementia to live well, but this story shows us how someone with dementia can help themselves and other people too.'

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NMDA receptor antagonists like memantine are used for severe Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia. The seeds are held in clay, peat-free compost and chilli powder, which protects them from birds and insects. Perfect to hang as a pretty decoration at Christmas or any time of year and in any room of the house. Watch a short video by Keith Horncastle which explains the development of our Memory Calendar and how important it is for those living with dementia