Dementia

By: Malayna Fredericks

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Dementia- What is it?
● Term for a decline in
mental-ability.
● Interferes with daily activities.
● Not considered a disease.
● Called “Senility” or “Senile
Dementia.”
Causes-
● Damage to brain cells.
● Interferes cells communication.
● Lacks proper functioning.
● Type determined by damage.
● Repetitive Head Trauma
Brain Comparisons- 1. 2.

1. Normal Brain
2. Dementia Brain
3. Difference Between Them

3.
Age Chart-
Symptoms-
● Memory Loss
● Communication and Language Skills
● Focus and Attention
● Reasoning and Judgement
● Visual Perception
● Coordination Skills
● Confusion and Disorientation
Symptom Facts-
● Slow, then fast.
● Memory Loss = Not only
Alzheimer’s
● Early diagnosis = May be
treatable
Types-
● Alzheimer's Disease- 65%
● Vascular Dementia- 14%
● Mixed Dementia- 10%
● Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)- 4%
● Parkinson’s Disease- 2%
● Frontotemporal Dementia- 2%
● Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and More- 3%
Diagnosis-
● Series of Tests
● Doctors will:
- Go through Medical
History
- Set Up Physical Exams
- Do Laboratory Tests
- Watch Symptoms
● May not be given type.
Preventions-
● Physical Fitness
● Eating Healthy
● Lower Blood Pressure
● Keep Your Mind Active
Treatments-
Medications:

● Cholinesterase Inhibitors
● Memantine
● Prescribed Meds

Therapies:

● Occupational Therapy
● Modifying the Environment
● Modifying Tasks
● Therapeutic Colors
Treatment Facts-
● Most cases can’t be cured.
● Help slow symptoms.
● Ultimate treatment is
significant research and
increased studies.
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