Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support.
Key points
- Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing.
- The effects of dementia vary, but generally, dementia affects your mood, memory, thinking and behaviour.
- Dementia can happen to anybody, but it is much more common after the age of 65.
- There’s currently no known cure for dementia, but there are treatments for many of the symptoms, and support is available.