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24 February 2026
Dementia is caused when the brain is injured or damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s or a series of strokes. People with dementia often have symptoms such as memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language.
At Absolute, we recognise that there are many different types of dementia. It is often the case that people with dementia have a combination of a few of the different types that deteriorate over time. This is why we always assess each person individually and put together a care plan that provides the right level of support and encourages you to be independent in your home, with ongoing assessments and changes as required. Emotional support is often just as important as the physical or medical support you receive, so our Healthcare Assistants are always happy to listen if you want to talk.
This is the most common type of dementia.
There are some common symptoms of Alzheimer’s, but it’s important to remember that everyone is unique. Two people with Alzheimer’s are unlikely to experience the condition in exactly the same way.
For most people with Alzheimer’s, the earliest symptoms are memory lapses. In particular, they may have difficulty recalling recent events and learning new information as it is the short-term memory that is impacted first. Memory for life events that happened a long time ago can often remain unaffected.
With our understanding of the condition, we know that maintaining daily routines, and keeping faces and places familiar are all really important for both happiness and safety.
The effects of vascular dementia can vary from person to person. Symptoms may develop suddenly, for example after a stroke, or more gradually, such as with small vessel disease.
Most people with vascular dementia struggle with planning or organising. They might have difficulties in following a series of simple steps, like cooking a meal. Generally, they may have a slower speed of thought and have short bursts of sudden confusion.
We know that people with vascular dementia often require emotional support as they are all too aware of the difficulties their condition is causing. This is why it is so important that we tailor each care plan to suit each person and are always on hand to offer emotional support.
Sometimes known as Pick’s disease, this uncommon form of dementia can affect behaviour, language and individual personality.
This is most often diagnoses in people under 65, and results from damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. As the disease progresses, the brain tissue decreases.
Individuals may struggle to concentrate and find their focus greatly suffers. The ability to plan or make informed decisions can also be affected. Some people might also behave out of character, making inappropriate or seemingly vulgar comments.
Dementia primarily affects those in their later years of life. However, it is possible for younger people below the age of 65 to be diagnosed.
Usually, this involves the earlier stages of dementia, and will often involve a less common variant.
The memory is usually not the first aspect to occur with Young Onset Dementia. Behavioural changes, movement and balance issues, and language problems are some of the typical initial symptoms.
Many types of Young Onset Dementia are inherited and passed through the genes. This can cause worries about whether this will be passed down to children.
Lewy bodies are masses of protein which get lodged in the nerves of the brain. The symptoms exhibited by people can also be found in those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Due to this, Dementia with Lewy Bodies is often misdiagnosed.
Men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and the risk of developing this increases after the age of 65.
Contact Absolute today to discuss your needs and consider how a Dementia Care package could renew your independence.
