Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common form of dementia, around 60% of diagnoses in the UK. Although it is a progressive condition, there are many ways in which we can help individuals to live well and lead a fulfilling life at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n Alzheimer\u2019s disease causes irregular proteins to surround brain cells, whilst another protein damages their internal structure. Over time, chemical connections between brain cells are lost, causing cells to die.<\/p>\n Research has suggested that changes in the brain cells can occur up to ten years before a person begins showing any symptoms of Alzheimer\u2019s. These symptoms are usually mild at the beginning but can gradually get worse over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common form of dementia, around 60% of diagnoses in the UK. Although […]<\/p>\n