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Dementia is a generalized disease; it is not something that is a singular, very specific illness it is a culmination of different symptoms and diseases that affect the brain in a negative manner. Dementia interferes with memory and daily functions that people become accustomed to over time; it affects relationships and virtually every other form of normal function that a sufferer has. Dementia is not simply a memory disorder. In fact, memory loss alone is not a sign of dementia. Doctors will not diagnose a person with dementia until at least two portions of the brain, such as the portions that control memory, cognitive ability or language skills are affected without the loss of consciousness. When a person is diagnosed with dementia, the first question they have is often how treatment will occur.
Unfortunately, there is at this time no treatment that cures dementia or reverses the symptoms of this life altering disease. There are, however, different treatments that can benefit patients with dementia; they will not, however, remove the disease from the body and they may not work forever. The first type of treatment available for a patient suffering with dementia is medication. The medication that treats dementia is used to slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms slightly. These medications can ease the burden placed upon the patient, the patient's family and the caregivers of the patient. In addition, these medications can extend the time before the patient is required to enter an extended care facility for patients suffering from this disease. Quality of life is one of the things that dementia medications can improve.
Cognitive training is also available for patients suffering from dementia. Again, this will not reverse the disease or stop it from progressing but it can improve the quality of life and make it better. Doctors can use cognitive training to teach patients to use basic memory devices such as mnemonics to improve memory function or to use computerized recall devices or take notes to help them remember the basics. In addition, rewarding positive behavior will reduce the amount of inappropriate behavior conducted by a dementia patient from his frustration at not understanding.
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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.
What is aggressive dementia?
Dementia is a horrible disease that causes you to forget things. It occurs in the brain. Aggressive Dementia is when the disease fights hard and gets worse faster often times at the ending (death) the person with Aggressive Dementia has very severe memory loss, more than a person with regular demetia.
Is Alzheimer's a form of Dementia?
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.
Types of Dementia?
There are more than 80 different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia and Frontal Temporal Dementia. Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia are very similar in terms of the effects on the person who has them (at least until Alzheimer's progresses into later stages). FTD is a very different type.
How many Australians does dementia affect?
There are more than 342800 Australians living with dementia This number is expected to increase as the aged population increases.
Do dogs have more memory than cats?
cats will have more memory than adog if dogs will have 5-7minutes of memory where as cats will have 16minutes of memory
When was More Than a Memory created?
More Than a Memory was created on 2007-08-27.
ECC memory is more reliable than non-ECC memory?
ECC cost more but is more reliable than non-ECC memory. TRUE
What type of amnesia is seen most often in people with senile dementia?
Amnesia and dementia are two different diseases. While amnesia is more often than not, temporary, dementia is a long term disease that progressively worsens.
Why is laptop memory substantially more expensive than desktop memory?
The technology behind making SO-DIMM memory is more expensive than their Desktop counterparts DIMM memory
Does Parkinson's disease involve memory loss?
Parkinson's disease primarily affects motor control due to the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons, but it can also lead to cognitive changes, including memory loss. While not all individuals with Parkinson's experience significant memory issues, some may develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia as the disease progresses. These cognitive changes can affect attention, executive function, and episodic memory, though they are generally less pronounced than in other neurodegenerative disorders.
Why did Garth Brooks write more than a memory?
Garth didn't write More Than A Memory, Lee Brice wrote it.
