Dementia

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You know it when you feel it

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

relationship between brain changes and behaviour in people with dementia

Those who use sign language and or read lips; people who are deaf.

because of memory loss due

Senility is an old word for dementia. Only old people can be senile, but anyone can have dementia from brain damage.

OK, it sounds like it is time for you to make some tough choices. When someone gets alzheimer's or dementia, they almost become child-like in many respects. You are taking care of your mother now, so by that I can assume that she was a good mother and raised you well. She probably had to make you do things that you did not want to because those things were for your own good. Now it is your turn to almost be like a mom to her. If she doesn't want to put her feet up, you have to make her, maybe even offer a reward. If she doesn't want to go to the doctor, offer an incentive to get her to go. My answer to you changed when you said that her legs were turning black in places. Without seeing her, this could be old blood, or it could be necrosis(death of tissue). So, I want you to make her go to the doctor. She may not be all that easy to convince, but someone needs to see her legs. The result of not getting her to go could be the loss of toes, feet, and eventually legs, or worse. Please let me know if you need further assistance or suggestions for helping your mom.

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Yes, that would be considered spying.

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There is absolutely no credible research that leads to that conclusion. Soda cans are coated so that the aluminum does not come in contact with the liquid. The sugar in the soda is far, far more hazardous to your health.

In Dementia was created on 1997-04-01.

descrive how the behaviour of carers or others might affect an individual with dementia

The word dementia is Latin and means madness

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French Physician Philippe Pinel in 1804. He used the term "demence" to describe the incoherent mental state of a female patient.

Dementia is a somewhat obsolescent, ( late thirties vogue) catch-all term for mental illness and means ( Out of the Mind)- lit. there was a sort of maxim or slogan: Ex Luna, Dementia, From the Moon, Dementia- or madness. The term is rarely used except for senile dementia- which refers to mental problems in the senior citizen bracket, Alzheimer"s for example. It is interesting both Senile and Dementia are Latin Based- Senile implying age, as in senior, senator- lit. Old Man! and I have already defined dementia. Dementia Praecox is an old-style term for what is now called Schizophrenia, Don"t be a Skeetz!

It is very important to wash ones hands before and after assisting clients in a dementia care home for a couple of reasons. One of them is to avoid passing disease along to compromised elderly patients.

Many illnesses may develop with dementia caregivers, such as hypertension, depression, anxiety, common colds...you name it, you can get it! I think the biggest thing I see in caregivers is they stop taking care of themselves! This leads to stress and depression that doesn't have an avenue for release. The bottom line is you must have a plan in place to be able to call for help from your support team when you need a break. Take care of yourself, if you don't, you won't be able to care for your loved one with dementia.

Verbal abilities typically begin to decline in the moderate stage of dementia, which is often classified as Stage 5 on the Global Deterioration Scale. Individuals may struggle to find words, form coherent sentences, or follow conversations. By the severe stage (Stage 7), many may lose the ability to speak altogether or only produce a few recognizable words. However, the progression can vary significantly from person to person.

Yes, a person with a photographic memory can still suffer from dementia. Photographic memory, or eidetic memory, refers to an exceptional ability to recall images and information with high detail, but it does not protect against cognitive decline or neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. Dementia affects memory, thinking, and behavior, which can impair even those with strong recall abilities. Thus, the presence of a photographic memory does not immunize an individual from the impacts of dementia.

While dementia is more commonly diagnosed in older adults, particularly those over 65, it is not unheard of for someone as young as 58 to receive a diagnosis. Early-onset dementia can occur due to genetic factors, medical conditions, or lifestyle choices. However, it is relatively rare compared to cases in older populations. If someone experiences cognitive decline at this age, a thorough medical evaluation is essential.

To meet fluctuating abilities in individuals with dementia, caregivers can employ techniques such as creating a structured routine, which provides a sense of stability and predictability. Tailoring activities to the person's current capabilities and interests can also enhance engagement and reduce frustration. Additionally, using visual aids and simple, clear instructions can help facilitate communication and understanding. Finally, being patient and flexible, allowing for breaks and adjustments as needed, is crucial in supporting individuals with varying cognitive functions.

Not a doc...so here are some thoughts: This depends on what specialist or person made the diagnosis. A person suffering from low thyroid can have a form of dimentia known as Cretinism, but taking thyroid hormone will correct the problem if caught early enough. If an emergency doctor makes a diagnosis of dimentia and does not state the specific cause...he/she may be in a bit of a hot spot as patients can show up with dimentia and they could be on a medication that has a side effect of dimentia or they could be on street drugs or be suffering from a metabolic disorder or head trauma....a good ER doc will get to the bottom of it if it is sudden!! The patient should see a Psychiatrist before accepting a permanent diagnosis of dimentia and even then the cause should be investigated...hardening of the arteries, lack of oxygen to the brain and Alzheimer's disease, etc.