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| Mental decline -- It has been projected that of the 35 million adults 65 years of age and older in the United States, there will be at least 140,000 older adults diagnosed with some form of cognitive impairment. For many, it is a hard realization the parent who once cared for us, now has been diagnosed with “dementia” or Alzheimers. Causes of Memory Loss When someone exhibits dementia signs such as mental confusion, forgetfulness, memory problems it does not always mean that dementia is the diagnosis. Early Symptoms of Dementia Appear as Memory Loss and Mental Confusion What appears as symptoms of dementia can be frightening but is it the dreaded disease dementia? Many Dementia Signs and Symptoms Are Similar to Other Medical Conditions Causes of memory loss, mental confusion and memory problems as we age are varied. Let's explore what these dementia signs can mean. Dementia Dementia is use to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses, in which brain cells shrink or disappear. It is a progressive decline in the ability to remember, to think, and to learn and make judgments. Dementia Overview Dementia overview , studies show that of the 4 million individuals diagnosed with dementia 70% live at home and are receiving care from family and friends. Causes of Dementia What causes dementia? Is dementia part of the aging process? Types of Dementia There are many types of dementia. As part of our dementia overview, I will break down those types into separate categories for you. Dementia Stages There are seven stages of dementia I will cover briefly here for a complete dementia overview. These dementia stages are a scale used by health care professionals. Early Signs of Dementia It is important that the early signs of dementia be identified to start treatment. The first stage in the three stages of dementia can be difficult to detect. Middle Stages of Dementia Middle stages of dementia will appear as the disease progresses.The middle stages of dementia can be the most difficult of the three stages of dementia to deal with. End Stages of Dementia End stage dementia is the Last of the three stages of dementia.End stage dementia is probably the most difficult of all of the three stages of dementia. This is the stage, when the care can become even more overwhelming. Home Safety and Alzheimers Alzheimer's/dementia requires the same care as any aging adult with a progressive, debilitating illness. They will require assistance and the level of care provided should match their needs as their condition deteriorates. Communicating with Alzheimer's Dementia Patients As the aging senior progress through the stages of Alzheimer's dementia, their communication skills erode. Alzheimer's caregiver's will need to investigate and try different communication techniques in order to communicate with the aging senior. Treatment Dementia and Testing Explanation of tests for to determine treatment of dementia. Symptoms of dementia and the Clock Test One of the first tests often given is the simple clock test. Types of Dementia and the Animal test What the animal test reveals about dementia. Dementia Stages Stages and Testing Stages of Dementia and the Mini Mental State Exam Test. |
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