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www.alzheimers.org.uk This film gives a overview of the structure and function of brain cells, and what happens to them when the brain is affected by dementia. TRANSCRIPT “The brain is made up of millions of nerve cells. Nerve cells are specially designed for their function. They are elongated with many tentacle-like projections, called dendrites, that allow them to make contact with the cells around them. The dendrites form many connections, creating an intricate network between the cells. The point where two cells meet is called a synapse. Messages are passed along and between cells through tiny electrical impulses and chemical messengers. This is the basis for how the brain works. This is how the brain coordinates our movements, our thoughts and our memories. If something stops the cells from doing their job, this can result in dementia. Nerve cells are like any other cells in the body — they need oxygen and nutrients to stay alive. They also rely on close contact with neighbouring cells. If a nerve cell is starved of oxygen or nutrients, or becomes isolated from its neighbours it will die.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research …

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia, and the connection between a healthy blood supply and dementia. TRANSCRIPT “Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, although it can also occur in combination with Alzheimer’s disease, in a condition called mixed dementia. Vascular dementia is associated with problems in the blood supply to the brain. Interruption of the blood supply, for example by a blockage or a leak, can cause a stroke. A stroke can cause significant damage to the area of the brain that was starved of its blood supply. Sometimes a single stroke is enough to cause symptoms of dementia. In other cases, a person may experience a series of smaller strokes that gradually cause more damage. Vascular dementia can also be caused by small vessel disease which is due to damage to the tiny blood vessels deep in the brain. Since vascular dementia is closely linked to a healthy blood supply, scientists think that lifestyle factors such as regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight could help to reduce the risk of this form of dementia.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research …

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at posterior cortical atrophy, a form of dementia that affects the back of the brain. Author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with this type of Alzheimer’s. TRANSCRIPT “Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s disease that affects the back of the brain, the occipital lobe. This is the type of Alzheimer’s disease that the author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with. The symptoms of PCA are very specific. Since this part of the brain is responsible for visual processing, people with PCA have difficulty distinguishing colours and shapes, they struggle to recognise faces and lose the ability to read. Often the classic symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, such as memory loss, do not appear until much later on. This means that PCA is often mis-diagnosed or only picked up in the very late stages. It is likely that PCA is more common than we might think since it is often dismissed as problems with eyesight associated with old age.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search …

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at some of the rarer causes of dementia, including Down’s syndrome and Korsakoff’s syndrome. TRANSCRIPT “There are a number of rarer diseases and syndromes that cause dementia. People with Down’s Syndrome are particularly at risk of developing dementia, and they are particularly likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease early in life. This is because some of the genes that are linked to Alzheimer’s are found on chromosome 21. People with Down’s Syndrome have an extra copy of this chromosome and therefore an extra copy of the Alzheimer’s gene. Dementia can also be caused by a condition called Binswanger’s disease, which is a rare type of vascular dementia. Damage to blood vessels very deep in the brain causes problems with thinking and memory. Dementia also sometimes develops in people with HIV, Huntington’s disease and Korsakoff’s Syndrome, which is due to excessive alcohol consumption. The biology of these dementias is very poorly understood and for most cases treatment is very limited.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment …

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at fronto-temporal dementia – a term that describes a range of conditions that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This is a fairly rare form of dementia, which often affects younger people. TRANSCRIPT “Fronto-temporal dementia covers a range of conditions that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas control behaviour, emotional responses and language. This means that people with this type of dementia often experience changes in personality and mood, and struggle with language, for example, in finding the right word. This is a fairly rare form of dementia, which is more likely to affect younger people. One of the diseases that causes fronto-temporal dementia includes Pick’s disease. Pick’s disease occurs when a protein called tau, which is also involved in Alzheimer’s disease, starts to accumulate in nerve cells. It forms spherical ‘blobs’ of protein which are thought to be linked to nerve cell death. Unlike most other causes of dementia, there is often a strong family link with fronto-temporal dementia. Scientists have identified genes that are linked to fronto-temporal dementia but our understanding of it is still very limited.” Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia …

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film explains and defines what dementia is, and how it affects the brain. To download a transcript of the film, please click here http Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search for a cure for tomorrow. We are the only organisation to work with leading scientists and people affected by dementia to ensure our research influences practice and transforms lives. With the right investment, dementia can be defeated. www.alzheimers.org.uk If you have found this tool useful please consider donating to our research programme by following this link www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. More than half of these have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at what happens to a brain with Alzheimer’s disease, including the development of amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. To download a transcript of the film, please click here http Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search for a cure for tomorrow. We are the only organisation to work with leading scientists and people affected by dementia to ensure our research influences practice and transforms lives. With the right investment, dementia can be defeated. www.alzheimers.org.uk If you have found this tool useful please consider donating to our research programme by following this link www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. More than half of these have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film gives a overview of the structure and function of the brain. Please watch our other videos to see how brain cells function, hear what dementia is, and to hear more about Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to defeating dementia through research. Our unique research programme funds research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for people today and to search for a cure for tomorrow. We are the only organisation to work with leading scientists and people affected by dementia to ensure our research influences practice and transforms lives. With the right investment, dementia can be defeated. http If you have found this tool useful please consider donating to our research programme by following this link www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. More than half of these have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk

www.alzheimers.org.uk This film looks at what happens to a brain with Alzheimer’s disease, including the development of amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The dementia brain tour is a free educational video resource that includes chapters on the brain and how brain cells function, Alzheimer’s disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and other rarer causes of dementia. The narrator is Dr Anne Corbett, Research Communications Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, whose brief is to ensure that dementia research is communicated in a clear and accessible way. To download a transcript of all of the Dementia Brain Tour, please go to http If you have found this tool useful please consider donating to our research programme by following this link www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. More than half of these have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia www.alzheimers.org.uk

I just read a report about early sings of Alzheimer’s and Dementia and its got me worried.
an answer from a neurologist or any Doctor with knowledge of the Diseases welcome