0
When does a person get worse and how much time do they have with dementia?
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is alzeimer?
Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. As the disease gets worse, often a person is no longer able to live on their own.
What is syphilitic dementia?
a forgetfullness diesease and it will become worse over time!
Does vascular dementia get worse over time?
Unfortunately yes, and it can either get worse over a long space of time or an extremely short space. In vascular dementia the person has a small stroke, which causes bleeding in a part of the brain. As time moves on the person will not be able to remember who you are, and you will have to approach them as a stranger. Eventually the part of the brain that keeps organs moving will shut down, but there are ways of extending the person's life that have recently been discovered. This won't make them better or stop the strokes - it'll just extend the period of time they have left.
What if a will was signed by person who suffered dementia at time of signing?
It woudl have to be proven in a court of law that the person actually WAS suffering from dementia. If possible, then the agreement MIGHT be challenged.
What is dimentea?
A condition in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems. Symptoms may also include personality changes and emotional problems. There are many causes of dementia, including Alzheimer disease, brain cancer, and brain injury. Dementia usually gets worse over time.
What affects a person's experience of dementia?
Dementia only affects about 5% of people over the age of 65, and 20% of those over the age of 80.Another answer: Patients, their family, doctors, and society at large are affected by the effects of dementia. When a person experiences the development of dementia, they slowly lose their memory. First they begin to forget little things, and then it gradually builds up. One of the early signs of dementia is when a person forgets the names of those closest to them. As the dementia develops, a person may forget what has happened earlier in their day, or even what has happened just few hours ago. Eventually, they will not be able to remember their own name or what they are doing at the moment.Dementia occurs because brain cells deteriorate- sometimes very quickly.The related link listed below may be of some help:
Is it legal for a bank to sell a person with dementia a Life Insurance Annuity?
Selling anything at all to a person with dementia - is the taking of advantage of a person who may not at the time be capable of making a judgement of any kind. I would view as SUSPECT - any sort of sale - of any value - if it can be proven that at the time the seller KNEW the person to whom they were selling, was not in full possession of their faculties -
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 a will be legally changed if the person has dementia and the power of attorney is not notified or present at the time?
If the person was of sound mind when they made out their 'last' Will and Testement then it's legal and binding. Most people do so earlier on before they become very ill.
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
The main difference is that, unlike Alzheimer’s, dementia is not a disease; it is a group of symptoms that impact memory, ability to communicate, and performance of daily tasks. It usually starts with simple forgetfulness and can progress to an inability to care for oneself. There is more than one type of dementia, and people can suffer from multiple types simultaneously.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It gets worse with time and affects language, thought, and memory, and it’s currently incurable. No exact cause is known.
Abbreviation for devastating disease that erodes memory?
ALZ is the abbreviation for Alzheimer's disease, a disease that starts with memory loss. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.
Are UK girls worse than French girls?
Yes much much worse, don't waste your time and sanity with them. They are generally nasty, infantile and utterly boring. Not that hot either!
