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Dementia

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of progressive neurological disorders. Dementia often results in: Memory loss Cognitive loss Communication problems Motor loss (problems with movement and control)  There are different types of Dementia including: Alzheimer’s Disease – affecting memory, cognitive ability, language and spatial awareness. Vascular Dementia – also known as Multi-Infarct Dementia […]

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Exploring Degenerative Diseases

Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s Disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disease which causes damage to brain cells in the basal ganglia and cortex. It commonly occurs in people aged 35-55 years and results in movement, cognition and behaviour abnormalities. Juvenile Huntington’s Disease accounts for approximately 6% of all cases, affecting those aged 20 years or younger. Huntington’s

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Exploring Degenerative Diseases

Parkinson’s Disease Did you know that one person in every 500 has Parkinson’s Disease? That equals approximately 127,000 people in the UK. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by neuron degeneration in the brain and decreased Dopamine production. This reduces the brains ability to process and regulate normal body movement. Symptoms include: Tremor

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