Dementia is not a natural part of ageing. We’ve put together these slides to give you a deeper understanding into what dementia is, its symptoms and types. Let us know in the comments if you learn anything new! 👉 Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain 👉 Dementia damages nerve cells (neurones) in the brain so that messages are not sent effectively 👉 There are over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is set to rise to over one