Early onset dementia, diagnosis, younger people with dementia: Ann's story

For subtitled version please see:    • Early onset dementia, diagnosis, younger p...   Ann, 56, is a media volunteer. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease five years ago. "People don't understand dementia, they're scared of it. It still carries a stigma and that is wrong. I want to get rid of that fear, " Ann. The transcript of this video is available on our website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scr... Interested in getting the latest updates from the Society? Follow us on Twitter --   / alzheimerssoc   Like us on Facebook -   / alzheimerssocietyuk   ___________ Who are we? Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. What is dementia? The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Support the fight against dementia and visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk Alzheimer's Society Leading the fight against dementia ____________________________