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How do you treat hallucinations in a dementia patient?
That is an issue that would vary with individuals. The physician on the spot would be the best person to determine treatment. It is quite possible that nothing can be done. Dementia, by its very nature, involves certain departures from reality.
In what phase of the economic cycle above would individuals experience the most freedom in their economic choices?
peak
How do Alzheimer and Dementia's early signs differ?
Alzheimer's is one of many types of dementia. The term dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include: * becoming lost in familiar places * being unable to follow directions * asking the same questions repeatedly * neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition * getting disoriented about time, people, and places Many different medical conditions may cause symptoms that seem like Alzheimer's, but are not.
Can Sinior Citizens get diagnosed with dementia?
Yes, you can get diagnosed with dementia at that age, although its not as common as it is in elderly people. I would recommend asking your doctor if you feel that you have any symptoms of dementia.
What is meant by multi- infarct dementia?
I am not a doctor but multi-infarct dementia would be when multiple spots of the brian have died causing the patient to fall into a series of dementia and other illnesses.
When someone is suffering from dementure do they hide food items?
Yes, individuals with dementia may hide food items due to confusion, memory loss, or difficulty in recognizing common objects. This behavior is known as hoarding and can be a result of various factors such as feeling insecure or not being able to remember where they placed the items. It is important to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with dementia to reduce hoarding behaviors.
What is the name for what is gathered through the general process of living or for the process itself.?
is the name for what is gathered through the general process of living, or for the process itself.
Who would win in a football match feturing Alzheimers Vs Dementia?
Alzheimers is a type of dementia so you can not really compare the two.However alzheimers is a very agressive disease so therefore i would consider it to be the worst of the two.
Can a person with dementia be held accountable for ethinic slurs?
no Actually people with dementia can be held accountable. This does not mean all dementia suffers can or will be held accountable. Some have a very mild form and have a reasonable understanding of right and wrong, and some have severe dementia and probably would not even be able to recall such an incident seconds later. Should they be treated in the same manner.
How can anti psychotic drug affect people with dementia?
Dementia is a separate problem from psychosis, even though the symptoms can be similar. Senile dementia is caused by the deterioration of the brain due to aging, and anti-psychotic drugs are of no use in that situation. It would be a serious mistake to use them for dementia, since all anti-psychotic drugs carry a risk of severe side effects.
What is alzaimer disses?
That would be spelled Alzheimer's Disease.It is the most common cause of dementia.
Which doctors study dementia?
Dementia is more prevalent more in the elderly population, so, a geriatrician would certainly specialize in it However, dementia is a neurological deterioration so a neurologist would also be a specialist for this disorder.
