Behavioural variant FTD (bvFTD) Behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), formerly known as Pick’s disease, is characterised by changes in personality and behaviour. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Posterior cortical atrophy Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a progressive degenerative condition which causes damage to brain cells at the back of the brain. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Parkinson's disease with dementia Parkinson’s dementia is a condition that some people can experience as Parkinson’s disease progresses. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and cognitive problems MS is a neurological condition which affects people in different ways. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Korsakoff's syndrome Korsakoff’s syndrome is caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), which affects the brain and nervous system. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
HIV associated dementia and AIDS dementia complex HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can affect brain function and motor skills.This condition is known as HIV associated dementia and affects around 50% of people with HIV. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Dementia with Lewy bodies Dementia with Lewy Bodies is a common form of dementia but many people have never heard of it. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Vascular dementia People with vascular dementia often have a series of small strokes. These strokes are so small that they are generally not aware of them. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer’s disease is an illness of the brain which causes dementia. Over half the people in Scotland who have dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019
About dementia Dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. It’s caused by illnesses that affect the brain. Article type: Information sheet - Date posted: 19 August 2019