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How old are people with dementia?
People with dementia are typically older adults, with the risk increasing with age. However, early-onset dementia can occur in individuals as young as their 40s or 50s. The majority of individuals diagnosed with dementia are over the age of 65.
What is the relationship between brain and behaviour in people with dementia?
relationship between brain changes and behaviour in people with dementia
Why is it important to include a variety of food and drink in the diet of a person with dementia?
Because it tastes good and people with dementia are not dogs....
What is the relationship between brain changes and behaviour in people with dementia?
relationship between brain changes and behaviour in people with dementia
What is the difference between dementia and senility?
Senility is an old word for dementia. Only old people can be senile, but anyone can have dementia from brain damage.
Do people who meditate regularly suffer from dementia as much as the general population?
People who meditate regularly have a lower chance of developing dementia.
What can Dementia cause?
We do not know what causes dementia, we only know that it becomes more common as people age.
Will everyone get dementia?
No. The percentage of the population with dementia does increase with age, but not even half of elderly people (those above age 65) will ever meet criteria for dementia.
How can my grandparents receive dementia support?
There are a couple of different ways your grandparents can receive support for their dementia. It really depends on how far along the dementia is. There is also support for people like you. http://www.tree.com/health/dementia-support.aspx
How many people currently have dementia?
In the UK 750,000 people suffer from dementia.
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 age can you have dementia?
Typically, dementia is seen as an elderly person's disorder. It generally affects those who are above age 65 or so. "Early onset" dementia refers to cases where people in their 50s or 60s are affected. There have been cases where people are diagnosed as young as their 30s but those are extraordinarily rare occurrences.
