Dementia

I'm afraid that there aren't any specific treatments for dementia patients with phobias, so the main way in which you could treat the sufferer is by using the techniques already available:

- Systematic Desensitisation: Gradual exposure to the trigger until anxiety has decreased enough to cope or has completely gone. The sufferer would eventually realise that the trigger is not dangerous or life threatening and see the irrationality behind their fear.

- Flooding: Similar to above except instead of gradual exposure, you introduce a sudden mass exposure to the trigger in which the individual would experience high levels of stress and anxiety until their bodies can no longer sustain it and gives up. The sufferer would then begin to realise that the trigger is in fact safe and nonthreatening as they have endured such a level of fear without actually dying.

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): This could be used in conjunction with the other two. CBT allows the person to explore and change the cognitive processes which has lead to their irrational fear. By changing these processes, they are able to change how they feel about a certain object or issue and as a result behave differently around it.

There is research available though, although very thin, to suggest that despite the mind being subject to dementia and other brain difficulties, that the brain is still able to learn and retain information even if the person themselves aren't consciously aware of it. So such treatments could be beneficial for the sufferer even if they are not aware of it.

You must consider though that it may be impossible to treat a dementia sufferer of their phobia as they may not be capable of the cognitive faculties in order for such a change to occur. Also you must be aware that using such treatments if the sufferer is not fully aware of what is actually happening may cause in necessary stress and discomfort, and could cause further damage such as increasing the frequency of the dementia's development or causing excessive strain on the heart and body.

Other alternatives you could use, if possible, are:

- For long journeys, you could give the sufferer a mild sedative which could put them to sleep over the period in which they will be flying. This is of course if you are willing and it is safe for the sufferer to do so.

- You could use depressants which would calm the sufferer down and reduce their anxiety of the situation for long enough for the flying part of the journey to end. This is again, of course if you are willing to do such things and it is safe to the sufferer to take such medication.

- You could also simply take the person on the journey and attempt to calm the person down during the flight etc. As it has been stated before, this is if you are willing to do such things, and if you choose this method, you should be aware of any conditions the suffer may have which have been lead to stress and ensure that taking such a venture is safe to do so.

There are many other options and treatments available, and you should seek professional medical help and ensure that all possible risks are accounted for before taking the journey with the sufferer. And remember that if it is possible, always try to make journeys which do not include flying to reduce the risks and make the journey more pleasant and comfortable.

Its one of the many signs of dementia. Everything u say or little of it, doesn't get heard. Therefore, they misunderstand things.

Yes

This can happen due to physical or mental issues. For example, being in a car crash or suffering from Alzheimer's can cause these issues.

lewy is different parts of the brain which may have been affected. ie... the memory part, or speech part or co-ordination part, sum times only parts of the brain is affected in dementia,not all but sadly in many cases it is all of the brain

no

Actually people with dementia can be held accountable. This does not mean all dementia suffers can or will be held accountable. Some have a very mild form and have a reasonable understanding of right and wrong, and some have severe dementia and probably would not even be able to recall such an incident seconds later. Should they be treated in the same manner.

If you do it unknowingly (ex: talking to a friend and he goes to the bathroom), no it is not strange. If you do it knowingly, but simply don't want anyone to hear you, no it is not strange. If you do it knowingly and want them to hear, yes, I suppose that is strange.

An amnestic mild cognitive impairment, also known as an aMCI, is a clinically recognized condition where memory impairment is greater than the expected range of impairment at the patient's current age.

It is important to work with individuals with dementia on a one on one basis. Catering the program of care to their needs and capabilities will be best for them.

The first stages of dementia include symptoms like memory loss, impaired judgement, faulty reasoning, balance problems, agitation, confusion, and paranoia.

anterograde amnesia

Dementia, for the most part, is age-related. It typically affects those aged 65+. There is something, though, known as early onset Alzheimer's, a form of dementia. This form refers to dementia that refers to a person who may be as young as in their 50's being affected.

10-20 years

Both are associated with defects in the neurons. Alzheimers with amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles and Lewys with nerve cells in the substantia nigra containing abnormal structures. Both have very simlar effects on the brain:

*memory,

*language skills,

*perception,

*cognitive skills including reasoning and judgment are significantly impaired.

No I do not think so. Dementia and Alzheimer's is more similar.

Individuals who have dementia are not aware of requirements for living. It start affecting there everyday life and also have memory loss and forget to do the essential things that are vital. Taking medicines, hygiene and even eating are often forgotten Turning on the stove or water and forgetting to turn it off, locking doors, crossing streets etc.. They often have mood changes and often flip out on people without meaning to do it. Also they can also make them depressed and unable to live a everyday life, also poor judgement e.g. weather. Individuals cannot act in the manner of a responsible adult which is why dementia should be viewed as a disability.

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true

It is not dementia that causes brain lesions. It is the brain lesions that could have caused Dementia. Dementia Praecox was the type of dementia that involved brain lesions post mortem. You can try to read passages from the "Dementia Praecox Studies: A Journal of Psychiatry of Adolescence," (1920 Vol. 3-4 by Holmes, B.T.)

If this person who is feeding a dementia person is getting abusive then that person should be turned in to authorities. These ill people need someone who have patience. They should not be working in that type of an environment. It takes a very special person to work in that field.

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.

Many times, dementia may be written off as simply an elderly person being forgetful. While it is true that many elderly people do lose their memory, dementia has many other symptoms that manifest. Memory loss is the most common, but personality changes are also common. The sufferer may become angry or violent, when before they were calm. Hallucinations have also been documented in people with some kinds of dementia.

Only a doctor can accurately diagnose dementia, so if you believe you or your loved one may be suffering from it, seek medical attention at once.