Dementia Information & Facts

Blessings dear friends! Today I am going to share a few more websites and excerpts from them on information and facts about Dementia. As always feel free to email me anytime at barbgadway@live.com. I send love and hugs to each one of you and I will see you all again on Saturday. Have a marvelous Monday and rest of your week! I hope the information I share today enlightens and helps you in understanding even more what Dementia is all about. 😊❤

We’re all forgetful at times, regardless of our age and mental health. However, as we age, our risk of dementia increases, and by the age of 85 almost 35-percent of those in your age group with be afflicted with this degenerative disorder that causes gradually and worsening memory loss and mental skills.

If a loved shows the following ten early warning signs of dementia, book an appointment to see a doctor immediately…

1. Memory Loss

Mild cognitive impairment (or as doctors refer to it, MCI) explains memory loss that is more pronounced than typical age-related forgetfulness.  MCI will cause an inability to recall short term memory (or recent events) such as what you did yesterday or last week. However, suddenly a strong ability to remember specific from the past will occur.

2. Declining Motor Function

Difficulty with coordination and motor functions will occur as the condition progresses and can take years, but occurs when you lose the physical ability to perform routine tasks (i.e., go to the washroom, drive to your grocery store, operate the stove) and need 24-hour care for your own safety.

3. Disorientation

Problems with disorientation, for example getting lost on a routine trip to the same doctor’s office you’ve been going to for years is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia. For instance, an individual with Alzheimer’s disease suffers death of the nerve cells very gradually, over a period of years, which causes them to struggle with thinking, decision-making and memory, which makes is confusing and scary, and often causes them to withdrawal from normal  day-to-day life.

4. Behavioral Changes

Personality changes that may include the opposite manners or personality traits—for example, becoming cranky when you were always easy going, becoming blissful when you were always a curmudgeon, or just being inappropriate in public can signify the onset of Dementia.

5. Paranoia

Among the behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of  Alzheimer’s, paranoia is one of the most disturbing. Behavior that’s characterized as paranoid and suspicious (particularly of others in cases where the patient has the aid of a caregiver or lives in a facility) may spur from feelings that they are losing control.

Patients with Alzheimer’s can become so delusional and suspicious of those around them that they become accusatory and charge caregivers, doctors, and co-residents of theft, infidelity, and lying. As a caregiver or relative, these accusations can be extremely hurtful, which is why it’s vital to keep in mind that the disease is causing this action.

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Please click on the above link to find out more early warning signs and find out more invaluable information. 😊

What is Dementia? A Few Things You May Not Know

1. Dementia is not a disease itself. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms that include memory loss, cognitive decline and changes in behavior. There are some forms of dementia that can be reversed if they are treated properly and early on, while others are progressive with symptoms worsening over time.
2. Dementia affects more than just the elderly. First, dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. While it’s true that seniors are generally most affected by dementia, it’s possible for younger people to have it, too. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that there are around 200,000 people under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s.
3. Alzheimer’s disease is just one form of dementia. It’s not uncommon to use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to describe the same symptoms, but in fact, Alzheimer’s is simply one form of dementia. Other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementias, and less common forms like Parkinson’s disease dementia, Huntington’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, and dementia from traumatic brain injuries.
4. Early diagnosis can improve quality of life. It can be difficult to diagnosis dementia early on due to the fact that symptoms are often mild and go unnoticed. In fact, some studies have estimated that some people had been experiencing symptoms for as long as five years before being diagnosed. If you suspect you or a loved one have begun to display some of the most common warning signs of dementia, it’s vital to visit the doctor as soon as possible for a dementia test. Some medications can be prescribed that can help ease and slow the progression of the symptoms.
5. More research on dementia is needed. To better understand dementia, more research and funding is desperately needed. There’s still very little research regarding dementia risk factors, as well as for the development of new, more effective treatments to reduce symptoms or to slow or stop the disease. Diagnostic studies are also needed to help find better ways to accurately diagnose forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease in the early stages. The Alzheimer’s Association is always looking for more participants to get involved in clinical trials to help find better treatments and possible ways to prevent and cure Alzheimer’s disease.
6. http://www.ascseniorcare.com/5-interesting-facts-dementia/
7. Please click on the above link to find out even more invaluable information about Dementia. 😊 
   
                  I hope that the information I have shared these last few days has helped you in some way in understanding what Dementia is all about. Have a great, blessed Monday and rest of your week! I will see you all again on Saturday! Much love ❤👱