DEMENTIAPresented By Andrea Rose Cadiz

Health and Nutrition

DEMENTIA

• Dementia is caused by the damage

of the brain cells.• Late 20’s• It’s not part of normal aging• Tests and Diagnosis are still being determined

DEMENTIA

• Dementia• Two most common• Early Stage• Moderate Stage• Late Stage• Risks and Prevention

McGill, 2013

DEMENTIA

• What is Dementia?• Wide ranges of symptoms• Decrease performance of ADL• Cells don’t communicate

McGill, 2013

TWO MOST COMMON

• Alzheimer's Dementia (AD)• Most common type• 65 years and older

• Vascular Dementia• 2nd most common• Reduced blood flow to the brain

Alzheimer’s Association, ret 2014

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Early Stage• Subtle Short Memory Changes• Difficulty finding the right words• Changes in mood• Apathy• Difficulty doing normal tasks

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Early Stage (cont.)• Confusion• Difficulty following story lines• A failing sense of direction• Being repetitive• Struggling to adapt to change

SINGS & SYMPTOMS

Moderate Stage• Memory problems becomes more serious• Mood and emotions shifts• Behaviors changes• Physical activities gradually worsens

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Late Stage• Progressive loss of memory• Increased loss of physical activities• Communication• Eating

RISKS & PREVENTIONS

• Heart-head connection• Regular physical exercise• Healthy diet• Social connections and intellectual activity• Preventing injuries

DEMENTIA

Dementia is one of the most leading cause

for elderly’s in this society. It’s difficult

for friends and family members to accept

that a certain loved one develops this

certain disease especially when certain cures are

still being determined. Maintaining a regular physical

active and healthy life is the best way to help

you prevent the risk of getting dementia.

THANK YOU!