Types of Dementia

There are different types of dementia and depending on the types, there are different dementia symptoms. Some of the most common types of dementia including lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers and their elderly parents have many questions and concerns about dementia, so it is important to understand the different types of dementia and how each affects the elderly.

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Do People with Advanced Alzheimer's Know Their Surroundings?
How much do people with advanced Alzheimer's or dementia understand their surroundings? Can they still recognize where they are or who is with them? Are people with Alzheimer's still "in there?"

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Where can a person with dementia stay temporarily so the caregiver can take a vacation?
Many adult day care centers will let elderly people, including those with dementia, stay overnight for a week while you go on vacation.

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