Dementia
Dementia is a loss of mental ability memory, judgment, and ability to think. While there are numerous causes of dementia, Alzheimer's disease is the most common. For someone with dementia, life is confusing; it's difficult to remember so many things; personality may change. Medication can help control behavior problems, and some drugs can slow the rate of decline.
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- Q How do other illnesses affect dementia?
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There are a number of illnesses that can affect dementia. For example, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, HIV, and Huntington's disease can all cause the disorder. So can Parkinson's disease and diabetes, along with brain tumors, subdural hematomas, and heart or... Full Answer
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- Q How does dementia affect children?
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While it is usually found in adults, dementia can also occur in children. For example, infections and poisoning can lead to dementia in people of any age. In addition, some disorders unique to children can cause dementia. Niemann-Pick disease is a group... Full Answer
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- Q Can children develop dementia?
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Dementia rarely affects children, but it is possible. While the disorder normally affects adults, there are certain causes like infection or poisoning that can cause dementia in anyone at any age. There are also several diseases that may lead to dementia... Full Answer
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- Q Can maintaining good health reduce the risk of dementia?
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A healthy body can help maintain a healthy mind. If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes that is out of control, you are at a greater risk of experiencing dementia. Full Answer
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- Q Are there ways to delay dementia?
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There are ways to modify the risk factors for dementia. You can quit smoking. You can maintain a healthy weight. You can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. You can keep mentally sharp with word games and crossword puzzles. All of these measures... Full Answer
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- Q What happens to people who have dementia?
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Alzheimer's Disease, the most common dementia, develops slowly and gradually becomes more severe over a period of several years. Vascular Dementia also becomes gradually more severe, although it may begin more suddenly and there may be longer stable... Full Answer
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- Q What are the types of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease?
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Shelley Webb, NursingDementia is a symptom of Alzheimer's Disease in the same way that a fever is a symptom of another illness. Dementia includes a group of symptoms, one of which is memory loss and also includes a problem in at least one of the following cognitive... Full Answer
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- Q When should I call my doctor if I have dementia?
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Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if signs of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) develop suddenly. These may include: Numbness, weakness or inability to move the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Vision... Full Answer
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- Q Can dementia be prevented?
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There are several steps you can take to help prevent dementia or at least delay its development. Most importantly, you have to actively use your brain. Simply doing crossword puzzles or reading regularly can help delay symptoms of dementia. So can... Full Answer
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- Q What is mixed dementia?
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Mixed dementia occurs when vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease develop at the same time. In these cases, a person will show signs of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. Vascular dementia also can appear on its own and has some symptoms,... Full Answer
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