People with PTSD are at a higher risk of developing dementia, new study finds 

People with PTSD are at a higher risk of developing dementia, new study finds 

Researchers at the University of London says there are problems with people accessing support services for PTSD.

It's thought people who've experience post-traumatic stress disorder are twice as likely to develop dementia in later life.

Researchers at University College London found the risk is higher in the general population compared to military veterans.

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