DEMENTIA
1. Dementia Definition
2. Signs & Symptoms of Dementia
3. Common Types of Dementia
4. How is Dementia Treated?
WHAT IS DEMENTIA
Dementia is not a specific disease but is
rather a general term for the impaired
ability to remember, think, or make
decisions that interferes with doing
everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease
is the most common type of dementia.
Though dementia mostly affects older
adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA
Memory
Attention
Communication
Reasoning, judgment & problem solving
Getting lost in a familiar neighborhood
Using unusual words to refer to familiar
objects
Forgetting the name old memories
COMMON TYPES OF DEMENTIA
Alzheimer’s disease
Vascular dementia.
Lewy body dementia
Fronto-temporal dementia
Mixed dementia
Reversible causes
HOW IS DEMENTIA TREATED?
Treatment of dementia depends on the
underlying cause. Neurodegenerative
dementias, like Alzheimer’s disease, have
no cure, though there are medications
that can help protect the brain or
manage symptoms such as anxiety or
behavior changes. Research to develop
more treatment options is ongoing.
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Most people experience occasional memory loss with age. This is usually harmless unless it worsens and affects their daily activities. When that happens, it could be the early stages of dementia. Dementia is a group of disorders that affect cognitive abilities. It causes memory problems, affects problem-solving, and can even lead to behavioral problems.
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