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Dementia is the term applied to a group of symptoms that negatively impact memory, but Alzheimer's is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly causes impairment in memory and cognitive function. The exact cause is unknown and no cure is available.
- How is Alzheimer's different from dementia?
- What are the 7 stages of dementia?
- What are the 10 warning signs of dementia?
- Can dementia or Alzheimer's come on suddenly?
- How does peanut butter detect Alzheimer's?
- Which is worse dementia or Alzheimer's?
- At what point do dementia patients need 24 hour care?
- Can dementia get worse suddenly?
- What should you not say to someone with dementia?
- Does a person with dementia know they are confused?
- What foods are bad for dementia?
- What is the 30 question cognitive test?
How is Alzheimer's different from dementia?
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer's is a specific disease. Dementia is not.
What are the 7 stages of dementia?
The 7 Stages of Dementia
- Memory.
- Communication and speech.
- Focus and concentration.
- Reasoning and judgment.
- Visual perception (including trouble detecting movement, differentiating colors, or experiencing hallucinations)
What are the 10 warning signs of dementia?
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life. ...
- Challenges in planning or solving problems. ...
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks. ...
- Confusion with time or place. ...
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. ...
- New problems with words in speaking or writing.
Can dementia or Alzheimer's come on suddenly?
Symptoms specific to vascular dementia
Symptoms can sometimes develop suddenly and quickly get worse, but they can also develop gradually over many months or years.
How does peanut butter detect Alzheimer's?
The researchers discovered that those who had an impaired sense of smell in the left nostril had early-stage Alzheimer's. They noted that the participants needed to be an average of 10 centimeters closer to the peanut butter container in order to smell it from their left nostril compared to their right nostril.
Which is worse dementia or Alzheimer's?
Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer's disease gets worse with time and affects memory, language, and thought.
At what point do dementia patients need 24 hour care?
When living at home is no longer an option
There may come a time when the person living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia will need more care than can be provided at home. During the middle stages of Alzheimer's, it becomes necessary to provide 24-hour supervision to keep the person with dementia safe.
Can dementia get worse suddenly?
Vascular dementia causes problems with mental abilities and several other difficulties. The symptoms can start suddenly or gradually. They tend to get worse over time, although treatment can help slow this down.
What should you not say to someone with dementia?
I'm going to discuss five of the most basic ones here: 1) Don't tell them they are wrong about something, 2) Don't argue with them, 3) Don't ask if they remember something, 4) Don't remind them that their spouse, parent or other loved one is dead, and 5) Don't bring up topics that may upset them.
Does a person with dementia know they are confused?
In the earlier stages, memory loss and confusion may be mild. The person with dementia may be aware of — and frustrated by — the changes taking place, such as difficulty recalling recent events, making decisions or processing what was said by others.
What foods are bad for dementia?
The MIND diet specifically limits red meat, butter and margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast food. You should have fewer than 4 servings a week of red meat, less than a tablespoon of butter a day, and less than a serving a week of each of the following: whole-fat cheese, fried food, and fast food.
What is the 30 question cognitive test?
The Mini–Mental State Examination (MMSE) or Folstein test is a 30-point questionnaire that is used extensively in clinical and research settings to measure cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine and allied health to screen for dementia.
