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1. Normal Brain
2. Dementia Brain
3. Difference Between Them
3.
Age Chart-
Symptoms-
● Memory Loss
● Communication and Language Skills
● Focus and Attention
● Reasoning and Judgement
● Visual Perception
● Coordination Skills
● Confusion and Disorientation
Symptom Facts-
● Slow, then fast.
● Memory Loss = Not only
Alzheimer’s
● Early diagnosis = May be
treatable
Types-
● Alzheimer's Disease- 65%
● Vascular Dementia- 14%
● Mixed Dementia- 10%
● Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)- 4%
● Parkinson’s Disease- 2%
● Frontotemporal Dementia- 2%
● Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and More- 3%
Diagnosis-
● Series of Tests
● Doctors will:
- Go through Medical
History
- Set Up Physical Exams
- Do Laboratory Tests
- Watch Symptoms
● May not be given type.
Preventions-
● Physical Fitness
● Eating Healthy
● Lower Blood Pressure
● Keep Your Mind Active
Treatments-
Medications:
● Cholinesterase Inhibitors
● Memantine
● Prescribed Meds
Therapies:
● Occupational Therapy
● Modifying the Environment
● Modifying Tasks
● Therapeutic Colors
Treatment Facts-
● Most cases can’t be cured.
● Help slow symptoms.
● Ultimate treatment is
significant research and
increased studies.
Source Page-
IDEAS Institute - Providing Solutions That Improve the Life of Older Adults., www.ideasinstitute.org/article_021103_b.asp.
“10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure without Medication.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20046974.
“13 Ways To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.” Prevention, Prevention, 28 Dec. 2017,
www.prevention.com/health/how-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally.
“Alzheimer & Dementia Certification Program.” San Diego Clinical Medical Assistant Program,
ihgcna.net/alzheimer-dementia-certification-program/.
actionalz. “Alzheimer's Association 2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Mar. 2018,
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=aa31GC_T6iU.
Source Page-
“Alzheimer's Changes the Brain.” Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, www.alz.org/braintour/alzheimers_changes.asp.
“Dementia.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2 Aug. 2017,
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013.
“Dementia: The Basics.” Dementia: The Basics - Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc. – Support, Education and Research for Alzheimer's
www.harborlighthospice.com/blog/dementia-types-treatment-and-symptoms/.
Harvard Health Publishing. “6 Simple Steps to Keep Your Mind Sharp at Any Age.” Harvard Health,
www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/6-simple-steps-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-at-any-age.
“Top 10 Dementia Care Rules for Nursing Homes.” Top 10 Dementia Care Rules for Nursing Homes | I Advance Senior Care,
www.iadvanceseniorcare.com/article/top-10-dementia-care-rules-nursing-homes-0.
www.alzheimers.net/difference-between-alzheimers-and-dementia/.
“What Causes Dementia?” New Scientist, Reed Business Information, 29 Apr. 2017,
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0262407917308308.