Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Health News / FaceDementia: Know what it feels like to suffer from dementia with this FB app!

FaceDementia: Know what it feels like to suffer from dementia with this FB app!

A new app has been designed for Facebook users to raise greater awareness about the disease. The FaceDementia app created by Alzheimer''s Research UK takes charge of personal Facebook pages and tempor

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: October 8, 2014 10:42 am
Tags: In the news  

dementiaA new app has been designed for Facebook users to raise greater awareness about the disease. The FaceDementia app created by Alzheimer”s Research UK takes charge of personal Facebook pages and temporarily erases important memories to give a feel of how dementia affects the brain, the BBC reported. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

The app allows users to watch their personal photos, important details and status updates disappear before their eyes, followed by short videos featuring people affected by dementia explaining what impact the symptoms simulated by FaceDementia had on them or their relatives. (Read: What are the early symptoms of dementia?) Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good



Rebecca Wood, chief executive of Alzheimer”s Research UK, said that the stigma around dementia is due in part to a lack of public awareness and understanding, which makes the app invaluable in helping people better understand the condition. (Read: A healthy diet today could prevent dementia in the future!) Also Read - Weight loss diet: How to eat healthy in a restaurant when you want to lose weight

What is dementia?

Dementia refers to a group of degenerative mental diseases in which there is a serious loss of cognitive function which goes beyond normal ageing. Symptoms include confusion, mood swings, long-term memory loss and a gradual loss of bodily functions. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is caused due to plaque deposition in the brain’s neurons which affects its functioning and causes it to die. Why this happens is still not clear though research suggests it’s linked to genetic susceptibility and mental age.(Read: Dementia — causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention)

With inputs from ANI

For more articles on dementia, visit our dementia section. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum.

Published : April 29, 2014 6:50 pm | Updated:October 8, 2014 10:42 am
Read Disclaimer

Sour cherry juice work like sleeping pills

Sour cherry juice work like sleeping pills

Labeling young girls 'fat' will only ensure they become obese!

Labeling young girls 'fat' will only ensure they become obese!

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO
  • Adverse events post Covid-19 vaccination: AIIMS' security guard admitted to ICU
  • COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 10,557,985 while death toll reaches 1,52,274
  • Delhi health workers suffer mild reaction post COVID-19 vaccine: What you should expect 
  • Rapid blood test predicts COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease: Study

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

Weight loss diet: How to eat healthy in a restaurant when you want to lose weight

Weight loss diet: How to eat healthy in a restaurant when you want to lose weight

10 Indian traditions we should go back to

10 Indian traditions we should go back to

Republic Day special: Traditional Indian dishes made healthy

Republic Day special: Traditional Indian dishes made healthy

Health News in Hindi

दिशा पटानी ने लिया जलेबी का लुत्फ! आप भी खाते हैं अधिक जलेबी तो जान लें इसके फायदे-नुकसान

Chane ka Saag Benefits: सर्दियों में खूब खाएं चने का साग, इम्यूनिटी बूस्ट होने के साथ होंगे ये 4 फायदे

डायबिटीज रोगी जरूर लें विटामिन-सी वाली डाइट, ब्‍लड शुगर रहेगा कंट्रोल, पढ़ें डायबिटोलॉजिस्ट की सलाह

Delhi Corona Update: स्वास्थ्य मंत्री सत्येंद्र जैन ने कहा, दिल्ली में समाप्त हो गई कोरोनावायरस की तीसरी लहर, लेकिन….

Covid Vaccination: देश में कोरोना की 4 और स्‍वदेशी वैक्‍सीन का चल रहा है ट्रायल, स्‍वीकृति का है इंतजार

Read All

Recent Posts

  • 50-yr-old bacteria may help your body’s own immune system to kill cancer
  • Weight loss: Dance your way to fitness with ZUMBA
  • Reiki: Japanese healing technique to improve physical and mental health
  • Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO
  • Weight loss diet: How to use coconut oil to reduce belly fat

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.