Creating Confident Caregivers, Dementia Information for family and friends
Presentation of Dementia Information for family and friends, including Basics of dementia, Changes in thinking, Communication strategies
Dementia is a condition of global deterioration of memory and cognition that impairs thought and social functioning
Gradual onset • Decline from previous abilities
Dementia is more than memory loss • Impairs functioning
Facts about dementia
• Not a part of normal aging • 95% of people above age 70 DON’T have dementia • Aging can slow the brain, slow ≠ dementia
Facts about dementia
• Not a part of normal aging • 95% of people above age 70 DON’T have dementia • Aging can slow the brain, slow ≠ dementia
• Dementia can be caused by neurological diseases • Alzheimer’s disease is most common diagnosis • Vascular dementia is next most common diagnosis
• Dementia can also be a symptom of other conditions • Infections, UTIs, and medication mis-use are common causes of confused behavior
• Dementia can also be a symptom of other conditions • Infections, UTIs, and medication mis-use are common causes of confused behavior
Author:
Aging and Adult Services Agency, Department of Health and Human Services
Resource Date:
2017
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Resource Address:
Aging & Adult Services Agency
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30676
Lansing, MI 48909
Street Address: 333 South Grand Avenue,
4th Floor, Lansing, MI 48933
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30676
Lansing, MI 48909
Street Address: 333 South Grand Avenue,
4th Floor, Lansing, MI 48933