Being a caregiver for many years, I believe not only is it important for caregivers to be the best caregiver possible, but also to learn as much about the condition as they can.
So, What is Dimentia? Dimentia is an umbrella term for different symptoms related to a decline in our thinking ability. Some of the common symptoms include a steady loss of memory, having difficult in learning, being disoriented, and a gradual decline in the ability to perform basic routine tasks.
Changes in a persons personality and behavior, will be something that will take place as the condition worsen.As of now there is no cure for this condition, but there are several approved medications that will help slow down the progression.Check with your doctor which will be best for your situation.
Most people when they start having a decline in their memory they assume they have Alzheimer's, but that is not necessarily true.Even though Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, there are many other forms of dementia such as Vascular Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.Each of these disorders involves processes that destroy brain cells so there features are similar.
Now there are some treatable conditions such as depression, thyroid problem, and drug interaction that can cause dementia. With early intervention these forms of dementia can be effectively treated and possibly reversed.
Understanding the different forms of dementia as a caregiver can give you better information when consulting your doctor about what is happening. Now it's a fact that doctors can't determine if a person truly has Alzheimer's until the patient pass away and performs an autopsy.But with the research they have and with proper test, they can make a better judgement call based on the condition.
If you feel that a family member or friend is suffering memory loss more than usual, get them to a doctor to determine what is the cause. If found in the early stages, you can better prepare for not only their future, but yours as well.
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http://caregiversremainingconnected.com
Most people when they start having a decline in their memory they assume they have Alzheimer's, but that is not necessarily true.Even though Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, there are many other forms of dementia such as Vascular Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.Each of these disorders involves processes that destroy brain cells so there features are similar.
Now there are some treatable conditions such as depression, thyroid problem, and drug interaction that can cause dementia. With early intervention these forms of dementia can be effectively treated and possibly reversed.
Understanding the different forms of dementia as a caregiver can give you better information when consulting your doctor about what is happening. Now it's a fact that doctors can't determine if a person truly has Alzheimer's until the patient pass away and performs an autopsy.But with the research they have and with proper test, they can make a better judgement call based on the condition.
If you feel that a family member or friend is suffering memory loss more than usual, get them to a doctor to determine what is the cause. If found in the early stages, you can better prepare for not only their future, but yours as well.
For more info please subscribe to this blog or visit my website below at:
http://caregiversremainingconnected.com
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