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Scared of Dementia? Know Its Early Signs, Care and Prevention
- 10:28, 21st August 2018
- Test Organization
- Dementia
- Dementia
Are your grandparents becoming forgetful? Well, do not confuse their forgetfulness with old age as it can be an early onset of dementia.
Dementia refers to cognitive decline and it impairs the power of thinking, communication and memory. It is basically caused by the death of brain cells and neurodegenerative diseases.
It mostly affects older people, but it is not a normal part of aging. The condition is split into four different stages, such as mild cognitive impairment, mild dementia, moderate dementia and severe dementia. It is essential that you look for its early signs in order to treat the condition.
The Signs of Dementia
The possible symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, sudden or unexplained changes in mood, noticeable changes in personality, problems in communicating, disorientation, confusion, facing trouble in completing a simple task, misplacing things, being repetitive and losing interest in taking initiative. The symptoms worsen when the patient reaches the later stages.
Care and Treatment
The treatment of dementia totally depends on its cause. In the case of Alzheimer, there is no permanent treatment to slow down its progress. There are several treatments and medication that can help patients. In addition to this, there are non-drug methods to diminish the signs of dementia. “Brain-training” is an effective way to boost the cognitive ability of an elderly person. The use of mnemonics and computerized devices helps in dealing with forgetfulness at the early stage.
Prevention
Age is the biggest factor that leads to dementia. Lesser intake of cigarettes and consumption of alcohol can reduce the chances of contracting it. Keep the levels of cholesterol, glucose and blood of homocysteine in your body monitored.
Wish to know more about this condition? Visit the site of Curedit and get in touch with a professional.
