Personal stories from real people who survived their disease … And how they did it!

personal stories from people who successfully battled their disease and how they did it

More about Dementia

Dementia describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It is a symptom of several underlying conditions and brain disorders. Dementia is a general term for symptoms affecting memory, communication, and thinking. Although the likelihood of having dementia increases with age, it is not a normal part of aging.

Types

Types and causes of dementia include: Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, which may occur with Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Mixed dementia

Symptoms

Symptoms of dementia depend on the type a person has, but they typically include: Memory problems, Asking the same question repeatedly, Difficulty finding or understanding words, Feeling confused in an unfamiliar environment, Problems dealing with money and numbers, Anxiety and withdrawal, Difficulty planning and carrying out tasks