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You will find a lot of people (sometimes even medical people) use both Dementia & Alzheimer's labels & not differentiate.
The way I remember it best is Dementia is an umbrella term ☂️.
The full quote is here: *Dementia is a broad (“umbrella”) term for an individual's changes in memory, thinking or reasoning. There are many possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia*.
Dementia is not a disease. As already stated, it refers to certain symptoms that interfere with daily life. These symptoms can be cognitive or psychological. The typical symptoms are short term memory loss, confusion, forgetting how to do routine tasks, and many others. Simply having short term memory loss and not having any difficulty with daily activities can be MCI- mild cognitive impairment which may or may not lead to dementia. Dementia is not a true diagnosis. It is caused by some underlying disease or condition of which there are over 70. Unfortunately, the major cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. However, some causes of dementia can be treated or reversed such as vitamin deficiency, medication interaction, NPH, chronic alcohol abuse, and more. Do not be satisfied with a dr telling you your LO has dementia. Further testing must be done to determine the cause. With today's diagnostic and cognitive tests, AD can be diagnosed with almost 95% accuracy.
AD is one of the diseases that cause dementia. It is a progressive disease for which there is no preventative, treatment or cure. The theory is that abnormal proteins form in the brain that cause cell death and eventually the inability of the brain to function. There are other diseases also where dementia symptoms could appear. Parkinson's, MS, thyroid disease, and Huntington's disease are just a few. So dementia is not a true diagnosis. Have follow up testing done to determine its cause.
Dementia is a symptom (ie short term memory loss or episodes of anger of hallucinations). Alzheimer's, Lewy's Body , Frontal Temporal, Vacscular with the word Dementia is a specific identified condition caused by things identifiable by scanning or recordings or speaking with thte patient. This set of testing and scans and evidence help doctors to identifying IF a patient has one of another dementia. For instance my bro had Lewy's Dementia or "probable early Lewy's Dementia." That is by symptom of his visual hallucinations, his occasional freezing with a tapping foot, his difficulty swallowing during and "episode", his tendency to have an episode when he saw odd patterns in rugs, in marble, etc, his loss of balance, his loss of smell and taste, all symptoms of Lewy's led doctors to believe he had the beginnings of Lewy's dementia, when combined with his short term memory loss. Many conditions of dementia are named after men who discovered their specific traits, such as Lewy and Alzheimer. Your search engine is your friend in looking up specifics on the type dementia that you are exploring. Good luck. You will find MANY good articles under "Care Topics" on the timeline above.
This is a very good article. ALZ effects the brain different than other Dementias. I have read that those suffering from ALZ live longer than other Dementia patients. The difference between other Dementias and ALZ was described this way to me.
Dementia...you know a stove is a stove but u forget how to use it.
Alzheimer’s plaques cause dementia. Dementia is a set of symptoms including but not limited to language deficits, short term memory loss, decline in cognitive function, visual and auditory hallucinations, decrease in executive functioning.
Several conditions can lead to or cause dementia. Alzheimer’s, neurological damage from stroke or head injury are among a few of them.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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The way I remember it best is Dementia is an umbrella term ☂️.
The full quote is here:
*Dementia is a broad (“umbrella”) term for an individual's changes in memory, thinking or reasoning. There are many possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia*.
The Alzheimers Association website is very useful -- alz.org
AD is one of the diseases that cause dementia. It is a progressive disease for which there is no preventative, treatment or cure. The theory is that abnormal proteins form in the brain that cause cell death and eventually the inability of the brain to function. There are other diseases also where dementia symptoms could appear. Parkinson's, MS, thyroid disease, and Huntington's disease are just a few. So dementia is not a true diagnosis. Have follow up testing done to determine its cause.
Alzheimer's, Lewy's Body , Frontal Temporal, Vacscular with the word Dementia is a specific identified condition caused by things identifiable by scanning or recordings or speaking with thte patient. This set of testing and scans and evidence help doctors to identifying IF a patient has one of another dementia. For instance my bro had Lewy's Dementia or "probable early Lewy's Dementia." That is by symptom of his visual hallucinations, his occasional freezing with a tapping foot, his difficulty swallowing during and "episode", his tendency to have an episode when he saw odd patterns in rugs, in marble, etc, his loss of balance, his loss of smell and taste, all symptoms of Lewy's led doctors to believe he had the beginnings of Lewy's dementia, when combined with his short term memory loss. Many conditions of dementia are named after men who discovered their specific traits, such as Lewy and Alzheimer. Your search engine is your friend in looking up specifics on the type dementia that you are exploring. Good luck. You will find MANY good articles under "Care Topics" on the timeline above.
This is a very good article. ALZ effects the brain different than other Dementias. I have read that those suffering from ALZ live longer than other Dementia patients. The difference between other Dementias and ALZ was described this way to me.
Dementia...you know a stove is a stove but u forget how to use it.
ALZ...you forget its a stove.
Several conditions can lead to or cause dementia. Alzheimer’s, neurological damage from stroke or head injury are among a few of them.