Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain.

The most common is Alzheimer's but diseases also include:

• vascular dementia
• dementia with Lewy bodies 
• Pick's disease

Here are some useful links to websites:

• The national campaign Dementia Friends aims to lessen stigmas to create a more dementia-friendly society. 
• The Alzheimer’s Society offers help, information and support if you are worried about or affected by dementia. 
• Carers Northumberland is a charity offering support for carers to access help for the person they care for. 

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