Dementia
Welcome to the Dementia disease page. Please Click this Alzheimer's Society web site link. We have added some valuable links from this web site below which essentially covers the main points relating to this disease.
- What is Dementia?
- Causes of Dementia
- Diagnosis and Symtoms of Dementia
- Living With Dementia
- Caring For A Person With Dementia
- Helpline - Call Alzheimer's Society Dementia Helpline on 0845 300 0336
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Holidays - 'Don't think your days for
holidays together are over, they might just be beginning again'
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Test Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five Minutes
Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England have developed a new test for Alzheimer's and dementia. Test Your Memory (TYM) is a short, on paper, test that can detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. The quiz takes about 5 minutes to administer.
If you wish to take this test, please click here to download or view online the TYM Test
After Completing the TYM test please click here to download or view online the TYM Scoring Sheet
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. In order to help you to understand vascular dementia by explaining the causes, symptoms and treatments available please click this Vascular Dementia Web Site link..
The table below contains a list of recommended travel / holiday Insurance companies who will provide insurance cover with Dementia conditions.
Please Note: Though we shall endeavour to maintain this page. www.MyHolidayInsurance.com cannot be held responsible for any change in policy by the named Insurance companies below.
| Insurer or Broker | Phone Number | Web Site / Email | Medical Conditions Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| World First Travel Insurance | 0845 90 80 161 |
Web: www.world-first.co.uk Email: info@world-first.co.uk |
World First Travel Insurance specialise cover for people with
all types of pre-existing health problems. Over 1,000 different conditions can
be covered on a worldwide basis and every quote is tailored to your individual
needs. World First are a family firm based in the UK with over 30 years travel insurance experience and offer a wide range of policies including single and annual multi-trip, backpacker and cruise cover. Screening is undertaken entirely in-house and you will not be asked to call anyone else to discuss your medical problems. |
| Travel Insurance Medical | 0844 277 9787 |
Pre Existing Medical Condition Insurance Web: www.travelinsurancemedical.co.uk |
Travel Insurance Medical is underwritten by Mapfre
Assistance and specialises in providing great value, quality travel cover for
those of all ages who may be travelling with a pre-existing medical condition.
Prices are exceptionally low and cover can be offered at either basic or
comprehensive level. Travel Insurance Medical can cover 220 pre-existing conditions free of charge and more serious medical conditions including cancer, circulation problems and heart conditions can be covered with ease via online medical screening. |
| Unique in partnership with Alzheimer's Society | 01603 828 254 |
www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1235 |
Insurance products and financial services in partnership with the charity, for those living with pre-existing medical conditions and disabilities, their friends, families and those travelling with them. Also, for every policy purchased, a donation is made to the charity at no additional cost to you! |
| Free Spirit | 0845 230 5000 | www.free-spirit.com/ | Free Spirit will cover this medical condition - Please contact them either via there Web site or by phone for a quote. |
