What is Dementia? (HealthSketch)

A simple explainer video about dementia, one of the most common medical conditions in older people, related to decline in brain function. We explain what it is, the common symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the different types and causes, and how it can be managed. We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Common symptoms 1:10 Risk factors 1:38 Diagnosis 2:00 Types of dementia 3:02 Living with dementia 4:15 Preventing dementia *NEW* Click here to find QR codes to this and other HealthSketch videos, which can be printed to hand to patients or put up in clinical areas or waiting rooms: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yL0qMy0DuL-FWRQwlC… Licenses to use our videos for educational purposes can be purchased via: www.boclips.com/contact ABOUT US: HealthSketch is a project to convey health information in visually engaging ways, empowering us all to lead healthier lives. For more information, visit: Website: www.health-sketch.com/ Email: [email protected] Script: Dr Wikum Jayatunga, Dr Samantha Chandrasekera Whiteboard Animation by Russ Law: www.russlaw.co.uk/ NOTE: All content, including graphics, audio, text, and links, is for information and education purposes only. This video should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care, so if you have further questions or concerns, please consult a medical professional. References and further information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/about-dementia/what… www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/about-d… patient.info/brain-nerves/memory-loss-and-dementia

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