Jean Boht has died aged 91 after battling dementia. The Bread actress' household introduced the news of her passing on Tuesday 12 September.

In their assertion the household stated: "It is with overwhelming sadness that we must announce that Jean Boht passed away yesterday, Tuesday September 12.

"Jean had been battling vascular dementia and Alzheimer's illness with the indefatigable spirit for which she was each beloved and famend.

"She was a resident at Denville Hall, the home for members of the theatrical profession."

Jean's loss of life comes simply weeks after the loss of life of Boht's husband, Carl Davis.

Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's illness are each widespread varieties of dementia.

Vascular dementia is estimated to have an effect on round 180,000 folks within the UK, and is brought on by decreased blood move to the mind.

Alzheimer's illness is the most typical reason behind dementia within the UK, however the actual trigger is just not but absolutely understood.

Symptoms of vascular dementia

Vascular dementia can begin out of the blue to start slowly over time, in keeping with the NHS.

The well being physique lists signs as:

• slowness of thought
• problem with planning and understanding
• issues with focus
• adjustments to your temper, persona or behaviour
• feeling disoriented and confused
• problem strolling and holding stability
• signs of Alzheimer's illness, equivalent to issues with reminiscence and language (many individuals with vascular dementia even have Alzheimer's illness)

It provides: "These problems can make daily activities increasingly difficult and someone with the condition may eventually be unable to look after themselves."

Symptoms of Alzheimer's illness

Alzheimer's illness is a progressive situation which implies signs develop steadily over a few years.

The first signal is often minor reminiscence issues, for instance, forgetting about latest conversations or occasions and forgetting the names of locations and objects.

As the situation develops, reminiscence issues grow to be extra severed, and different signs can develop:

• confusion, disorientation and getting misplaced in acquainted locations
• problem planning or making choices
• issues with speech and language
• issues transferring round with out help or performing self-care duties
• persona adjustments, equivalent to turning into aggressive, demanding and suspicious of others
• hallucinations (seeing or listening to issues that aren't there) and delusions (believing issues which can be unfaithful)
• low temper or nervousness

If you are fearful about your reminiscence or assume you'll have dementia, see a GP.