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Dementia

An illness that worsens over time


Dementia –a leading cause of memory impairment and disability


Topics of discussion What is dementia? Types of dementia Diagnosis Useful facts Questions for your healthcare

provider


Dementia – different symptoms for different people

Memory loss Confusion about

place and time Impaired judgment

or speaking


Dementia – different symptoms for different people Impaired ability to

perform everyday tasks

Affected personality, mood, and behavior


Leading types of dementia

Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia caused by

stroke


Alzheimer’s disease –the most common type of dementia6 out of 10 cases of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease.


Alzheimer’s disease – when brain cells die When the

disease starts…


Alzheimer’s disease – when brain cells die As the disease

progresses… Decline is

usually slow


What causes Alzheimer’s disease?


Risk factors –

Conditions that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease


Risk factors you cannot change Family history

of disease


Risk factors you cannot change Family history

of disease Increasing age


Vascular dementia – the second leading type of dementiaStrokes cause between 10% and 20% of dementia cases.


Stroke – the cause of vascular dementia


Stroke – the cause of vascular dementia

Sudden onset Immediate injury Type of injury depends on

location of stroke


Risk factors for stroke High blood

pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Certain heart

conditions


Reduce your blood pressure… Save your life


Watch what you eat!


Keep your blood sugar in check


Reversible causes of dementia Alcohol use Depression Medication side effects /

Drug interaction Nutritional deficiencies Thyroid imbalance


Diagnosing dementiaSee a healthcare provider now! Medical history

Physical exam

Neurological exam

Blood tests

Other tests


Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease

80–90% accuracy


Facts about dementia you can use


See your healthcare provider right away…

Sometimes dementia is reversible


Medications for Alzheimer’s disease can slow decline


Tips for managing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease


Establish daily routines


Review the home environment & make it safe


Keep doing favorite activities


Be physically active


Discussing depression


Talk to your healthcare provider about signs of depression Depression is

common Treatment is

available Symptoms are

reversible


Information on caregiving


Caregivers need support, too

Symptoms of stress Emotional

symptoms Physical symptoms

and strains

If you’re a caregiver, you may experience:


Caregivers need support, too

Changes in relationships with others Financial issues Work loss Less time for yourself Feeling isolated Social withdrawal

If you’re a caregiver, you may experience:


Taking care of the caregiver Take time for

yourself Go to your

healthcare provider for check-ups


Get the support you need Seek out

information Join a support

group See a counselor Get financial and

legal advice


Tying it all together! Dementia is

progressive Alzheimer’s can be

diagnosed Quality of life can

be maintained Caregiver support

is available


Questions to ask your healthcare provider


Break the ice! Is it dementia? Screening and

evaluation Medication and

treatment Behavioral therapy,

daily routines Depression Caregiver

information


Questions and comments

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