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The Different Types of Dementia

What Are the Different Types of Dementia?

What Are the Different Types of Dementia?

Memory, communication, and thought-related symptoms are often referred to as dementia symptoms. It is the decline in thinking, recalling, and reasoning skills that have an impact on day-to-day tasks. Not two dementia patients have the same experience. Dementia progresses over time. Symptoms frequently start out mildly and get worse over time. You can support a person with dementia to live well by developing a deeper understanding of how it feels to live with the condition. 

Although there are several additional causes of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent one in older persons. Some dementia symptoms could be reversible, depending on the underlying reason. While several forms of dementia progress in different ways, most are categorized according to a set of comparable phases. Knowing the dos and don’ts of coping with behavioral issues can depend on your understanding of the differences between the various degrees of memory loss. Understanding the types of care that are available to meet the needs of your loved one and make their life more comfortable will also be important.

Here are 10 of the most prevalent dementia red flags.

  • Memory loss that impairs everyday activities
  • Difficulty with routine activities
  • Issues with language
  • A lack of sense of time and place
  • Faulty judgment
  • Issues with abstract thought
  • Items getting lost
  • Mood and behavior changes
  • A personality change
  • Loss in initiative

 

The majority of dementias are progressive, and with time, a person’s function typically deteriorates. Here are three typical dementia types:

  • Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. It frequently takes years to develop slowly. Early symptoms of dementia may be similar to mild forgetfulness, which is a common aspect of aging. Early warning signals typically include difficulties recalling recent events, difficulty putting thoughts into words, difficulty solving puzzles or making judgments, and difficulty judging distance and locating familiar locations.
  • Vascular Dementia is another prevalent form of dementia, yet few people are familiar with its term. For instance, it could happen rapidly after a stroke that affects important blood vessels. Additionally, it may develop gradually or over time as a result of several minor strokes or injury to the blood arteries in the brain. Sometimes it can be challenging to distinguish the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease from those of other types of dementia. Some symptoms include: loss of memory, disorientation communication issues, and changes in the individual’s walk.
  • Lewy body disease – People with Lewy body disease may have trouble moving, which makes them more likely to trip and fall. There are some symptoms that are similar to those of Parkinson’s disease. Lewy body disease patients may go through periods of extreme confusion. They might experience hallucinations where they perceive or hear things that aren’t actually there. Swallowing and sleeping patterns may also be impacted; people may find it easy to fall asleep during the day but struggle to sleep through the night.

 

People who have dementia frequently encounter changes in their thinking, remembering, and reasoning that have an impact on their day-to-day activities. People with severe illnesses will eventually require more assistance with basic, daily tasks. Understanding the illness of your loved one will help you know what to anticipate as dementia worsens and what you can do.

We at Brownsburg Healthcare Center are here to help since we are aware of the illness and the craziness that goes along with it. For seniors who require support with memory care, we provide specialized services to improve their daily lives. To find out more about our memory care services, call us at .