Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions associated with damage to the brain or brain cells (neuron). This means the brain cannot work as well as it should.

Dementia can affect your ability to remember, think and speak. It also affects how you feel and behave.

For more information, support and advice on dementia visit NHS inform’s Dementia website.

Patient Information Leaflets

NHS Lanarkshire publishes some leaflets about Dementia:

• Antipsychotic medication in dementia
• Advanced dementia and terminal agitation
• After a Diagnosis of Dementia
• Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Team
• Eating Well with Dementia
• The Young Onset Dementia Team Information for patients and carers – Young Onset Dementia Service
• Young Onset Dementia Service Information for professionals – Young Onset Dementia Service
• Dementia and Swallowing