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Dementia 101: Overview and Symptoms

Dementia 101: Overview and Symptoms

Dementia is a broad term that describes a group of symptoms that affects a person’s memory, thinking processes, and social abilities.

Medically Inspected by: Loreta D. Dayco MD

World Health Organization (WHO) classifies dementia as one of the major causes of disability and dependency among elderly people around the world. Dementia is a broad term that describes a group of symptoms that affects a person’s memory, thinking processes, and social abilities. According to Mayo Clinic, dementia “generally involves memory loss” but suffering from memory loss doesn’t immediately mean that you have dementia.

Alzheimer’s Disease – most common type of dementia that affects 60-80% of total dementia cases. Symptoms slowly progress from mild to severe depending on the stage of the disease.

  • Vascular dementia – second most common type of dementia that is caused by microscopic bleeding and causes a decline in thinking skills.
  • Mayo Clinic has linked down syndrome with Alzheimer’s since many middle aged down syndrome patients develop early-onset Alzheimer’s in their lifetime.
  • Aging well can be achieved through careful planning and living healthy. Enhance your lifestyle through daily exercise, a well-balanced diet, and taking supplements that are suited for your age and current health condition. Always consult your doctor before taking any kind of medication.

     

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