Testimonials from people who have placed Alzheimer Scotland in their Wills.

Semantic dementia is a variant of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and can be the cause of younger onset dementia.

Progressive Non Fluent Aphasia (PNFA) is a condition which affects a person’s ability to use language. 

Behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), formerly known as Pick’s disease, is characterised by changes in personality and behaviour.

Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a progressive degenerative condition which causes damage to brain cells at the back of the brain.

Parkinson’s dementia is a condition that some people can experience as Parkinson’s disease progresses.

MS is a neurological condition which affects people in different ways.

Korsakoff’s syndrome is caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), which affects the brain and nervous system. 

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.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies is a common form of dementia but many people have never heard of it.