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What is frontal lobe dementia?
A sudden change in personality and behavior in a dementia patient is called frontal lobe dementia. Frontal lobe dementia is a group of disorders that are caused by cell degeneration.
Is angioplasty advisable with high creatinin for a 72 year old dementia patient?
72 can be young or old, depends on the patient, but in the case of a sever dementia patient, one where there is no discernible quality of life a angioplasty would do nothing. angioplasty are meant to extend life as well as increase quality of life, it will not help the 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.
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.
What are some word puzzles which can be used for dementia therapy?
Some word puzzles that can be used for dementia therapy are any puzzles that the patient once enjoyed working on in their spare time. Perhaps a puzzle the patient has solved in the past will help them.
What is the median cost per year for nursing home services for a patient with Dementia. I am looking for costs in the San Bernardino, CA area. I need this information to show my patient that his in home care is more cost efficient for him.?
The annual nursing home cost per patient with dementia is $47,000.
What is the medical term for flash trigger moment in a dementia patient?
Something that can make them upset
How do you provide reassurance by using reality orientation to dementia patient?
Yes
Symptoms of dementia diagnosed by the doctor?
Dementia is diagnosed by a physician when the patient starts loss of memory. The patients thinking and reasoning declines. Its not a disease but a group of symptoms which will be diagnosed by a physician.
Where can I find caregivers that deal with dementia?
One of the best resources for finding a caregiver qualified to care for a dementia patient is a local Alzheimers support group or the county agency that deals with elder care issues. Both will have valuable information that will help to evaluate the caregiver and tips on what to look for and what questions to ask.
What is the treatment for Dementia?
The general treatment for dementia is medication prescribed by the doctor(s) looking after the patient. There are other non prescription drug related treatments as well.
How is dementia an issue of concern?
Dementia is not only troubling for the patient, but also causes increased caregiver burdens (and can be costly to families which must either provide care directly, or pay for care).
