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What is a person capacity feelings and wishes when they have dementia?
In dementia the ability to have feelings is largely intact. In fact, it is often enhanced as evidenced by mood swings. How much dementia patients can formulate and express wishes depends on the stage of dementia.
Where can I find information on end stage of dementia?
The internet has such a vast amount of knowledge for us today. Try searching online for "end stages of dementia" and see what different types of articles you can find. I found one at: http://www.aginghomehealthcare.com/end-stage-dementia.html Good luck!
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.
What is the disease that's like dementia?
There are several diseases that cause dementia. Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's are just two of those.
Illness starting with D?
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What can be done to make those entering end stage dementia more comfortable?
End stage dementia is so hard to deal with. Wathcing a loved one lose their mind is heart breaking. Spend time with her and don't frustrate her by trying to realize where, when or who she's with. Enjoy the time you have left when she's there and I'm sorry.
What are signs of end stage dementia?
Some of the signs of end state dementia are extreme anger and loss of appetite and inability to recognize close relatives. Physical signs can also include weight loss and extreme apathy.
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.
How does models of dementia care view the person with dementia?
how does models of dementia care view the person with dementia
Is repeating oneself possibly a symptom of dementia?
Some symptoms of dementia can include memory loss, depression, changes in mood and personality and periods of mental confusion. It is recommended to contact your doctor as it appears that you have symptoms of dementia; dementia is progressive and is best when it is sorted out at the earliest stage.
Is there any risk of dementia?
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Dementia is far more common in the geriatric population but it may occur in any stage of adulthood. Since there is no cure for dementia, the best an individual can do is to prevent it from developing in the first place by leading an active life and using ones faculties in full - as the saying goes - "use it or lose it".
Is dementia a noun?
Dementia is a noun
