Our Healthy Living campaign for March is Dementia Awareness.

As part of our Healthy Living Campaign we are showing support and giving advice on Dementia.  
Here are some facts about dementia:

1. Dementia occurs when the brain is affected by a disease, it is not a normal part of ageing. 
2.There are many different types of dementia the most common are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. 
3. Most people with dementia are over 65 years of age however dementia does affect younger people
4. Dementia affects everyone differently and can cause a wide range of symptoms these include; problems with memory, thinking, concentration and language.
5. Dementia can cause changes in moods or emotions and affect how someone behaves. 

For more information come visit one of our friendly staff in store , give us a call via phone or our new call button on our facebook page, or you can visit these useful websites:

https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-guide/pages/about-dementia.aspx

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

​Thank you 

​The MX Pharmacy Team