Leeds Autism Services are hosting a Covid safe tea party during Time for a Cuppa week to help spread awareness and raise money for Dementia UK which will go towards helping more families receive the life-changing support of Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurses.

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What is Dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, that is, conditions affecting the brain. There are over 200 sub-types of dementia, but the five most common are:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Vascular dementia
• Dementia with Lewy bodies
• Frontotemporal dementia
• Mixed dementia

Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. As a person’s age increases, so does the risk of them developing dementia. It is estimated that the number of people living with dementia in the UK by 2025 will rise to over one million. Rates of diagnosis are improving but many people with dementia are thought to still be undiagnosed.

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