Five dementia myths and the truth behind them

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Dementia is the 21st century’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three minutes.

Public understanding and action have certainly improved in recent years, but there is still a long way to go.

1. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing
Dementia doesn’t care how old you are. It’s caused by diseases of the brain so it’s not an inevitable part of ageing. More than 40,000 people with dementia in the UK are under 65.

2. Alzheimer’s disease isn’t the only type of dementia
Diseases such as Alzheimer’s cause nerve cells to die, damaging the structure and chemistry of the brain. There are lots of other causes and no two types of dementia are the same. In different types of dementia there is damage to different parts of the brain.

3. It's not just about losing your memory
When most people hear the word dementia, they think of memory loss.

4. People can still live well with dementia
Although there is no cure for dementia, scientists and researchers are working hard to find one.
The Alzheimer's Society's £50m investment in the UK Dementia Research Institute will accelerate discoveries to prevent, treat and care for people with all types of dementia, as well as helping them to understand how to keep the brain healthy.

5. There are steps you can take today to reduce your risk of developing dementia
Getting more exercise and making healthier choices can go a long way to reducing your risk of dementia. While some things that affect your risk of dementia can’t be changed, such as your age or genes, there are many things you can change.

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