Alzheimer's Society factsheet 458: The progression of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (Alzheimer's Society factsheets)

The progression of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is a factsheet from Alzheimer’s Society. This factsheet outlines the characteristics of early-, middle- and late-stage Alzheimer's disease and briefly looks at how other forms of dementia progress. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Health and social care professionals may also find it useful.

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Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.They provide information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers through their publications, National Dementia Helpline, website, and more than 2,000 local services. They campaign for better quality of life for people with dementia and greater understanding of dementia. They also fund an innovative programme of medical and social research into the cause, cure and prevention of dementia and the care people receive. For more information see www.alzheimers.org.uk