Learn About Dementia
Empower yourself with knowledge to understand dementia better.
What is Dementia?
Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities significantly enough to interfere with daily life. It's not a specific disease but a general term for several conditions.
Common Types of Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
The most common form of dementia, affecting memory and behavior.
Vascular Dementia
Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often after a stroke.
Lewy Body Dementia
Characterized by abnormal deposits of protein in brain cells.
Frontotemporal Dementia
Affects personality, behavior, and language skills.
Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia symptoms can vary, but common signs include:
- 🧠Memory loss, especially forgetting recent events.
- 🔍Difficulty concentrating and solving problems.
- ⏳Confusion about time and place, leading to disorientation.
- 💬Language problems, including struggling to find the right words.
- 🚶Changes in personality and mood, such as depression or apathy.