{"id":3129,"date":"2022-09-26T13:23:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T13:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockgardenehr.com\/blog\/?p=3129"},"modified":"2022-09-26T13:23:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T13:23:09","slug":"4-types-of-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockgardenehr.com\/blog\/4-types-of-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Four main types of dementia; detection, care and management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3129\" class=\"elementor elementor-3129\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53cedfa9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53cedfa9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fffb80a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5fffb80a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3035e9e\" data-id=\"3035e9e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c120ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48c120ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p><p>When the first episode of memory loss ever happens to your loved ones, you are likely going to be confronted with a lot of challenges and many questions begging for an answer.\u00a0 As a family member or friend of a person with dementia, you are not alone, there are many more like you that are saddled with the task of ensuring your loved ones can still get the best care available while they manage this health condition.<\/p><p>An in-depth understanding of the types of dementia, can assist you in narrowing down the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockgardenhomes.com\">care<\/a> and attention that your loved one may need, and also the management plan required for this condition. In this article, I will be sharing with you the four main types of dementia and how they can affect the lives of your loved ones.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#anc1\">How dementia starts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc2\">How it affects older age?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc3\">Which dementia is most common?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc\">Can dementia be cured? All you need to know!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc5\">Can dementia kill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee24e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"ee24e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anc1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f83c5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32f83c5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How dementia starts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4611b024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4611b024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When loved ones start to exhibit signs and symptoms of dementia, family members and friends must take notice. This is because early diagnosis can help with the management of the disease. The following are some early signs of dementia:<\/p><p><strong>Forgetfulness:<\/strong> One of the earliest signs of dementia is forgetfulness. Your loved one may start to forget things such as appointments, where they placed their car keys, or what they did earlier in the day.<\/p><p><strong>Difficulty with planning and organizing:<\/strong> People with dementia may find it hard to plan and organize things. This may manifest as them being unable to complete tasks such as cooking or getting dressed, or forgetting to bring their belongings when leaving the house.<\/p><p><strong>The trouble with language:<\/strong> People with dementia may have trouble understanding and using language correctly. They may also have difficulty naming common objects.<\/p><p><strong>Mood changes<\/strong>: Dementia can cause mood changes in people, including depression, irritability, and anxiety.<\/p><p><strong>Vision changes:<\/strong> People with dementia may have trouble with their vision. They may see things that are not there or have difficulty reading.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5439b583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5439b583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anc2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169527fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"169527fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Four main types of dementia<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345f9dd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"345f9dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most commonly diagnosed types of dementia include Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Different dementias require different caregiving methods. Here are 4 main types of dementia and 4 ways to care:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7e828b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d7e828b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Alzheimer's disease <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-263177cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"263177cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting 60-80% of those diagnosed. It is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive function, as well as changes in behavior and personality. There is no known cure for Alzheimer&#8217;s, but treatments can slow the progression of the disease. When caring for someone with Alzheimer&#8217;s, it is important to be patient, as they may have difficulty communicating or understanding. It is also important to provide a safe and supportive environment, as Wandering can be a common symptom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fe4ba53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fe4ba53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Vascular dementia <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2f1ca9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e2f1ca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Second, only to Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease, vascular dementia is the second most common type of cognitive decline, accounting for 20-30% of cases. It is caused by damage to the brain&#8217;s blood vessels, which can lead badly affect a person&#8217;s thinking and reasoning skills. Vascular dementia typically occurs after a stroke, but can also be caused by other conditions that affect blood flow to the brain. Treatment for vascular dementia focuses on managing the underlying cause, such as stroke or heart disease. When caring for someone with vascular dementia, it is important to help them stay physically active and mentally engaged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c046aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c046aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Lewy body dementia<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14a7adc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14a7adc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the third most common type of dementia, accounting for 10-20% of cases. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, as well as changes in behavior and sleep patterns. Lewy body dementia is often mistaken for Alzheimer&#8217;s disease or Parkinson&#8217;s disease. There is no known cure for Lewy body dementia, but treatments can help manage the symptoms. When caring for someone with Lewy body dementia, it is important to provide a calm and supportive environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ad5e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18ad5e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e244b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e244b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is the fourth most frequent form of dementia, with 5-10% of cases. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, as well as changes in behavior and personality. FTLD can be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors. There is no known cure for FTLD, but treatments can help manage the symptoms. When caring for someone with FTLD, it is important to be patient and understanding, as they may have difficulty communicating.<\/p><p>No matter what type of dementia your loved one has been diagnosed with, providing care can be a challenge. It is important to be patient, understanding, and supportive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a13742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"30a13742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anc3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74fb8d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74fb8d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How it affects older age<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-532568e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"532568e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dementia is most common in older adults, and the risk of developing dementia increases with age. However, it is not a normal part of aging. This means that this condition is not something that should be expected in older adults. In fact, most older adults do not develop it.<\/p><p>The number of people with dementia is expected to increase in the coming years as the population ages. This increase will place a greater burden on caregivers and the health care system. It is important to be prepared for this by learning about dementia and how to care for someone with the condition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b29739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"12b29739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anc4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ea0592f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ea0592f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which dementia is the most common<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1889e2fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1889e2fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting 60-80% of those diagnosed. It is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive function, as well as changes in behavior and personality. There is no known cure for Alzheimer&#8217;s, but treatments can slow the progression of the disease.<\/p><p>There are many reasons why Alzheimer&#8217;s is the most common type of dementia. One reason is that it is the most well-known type of dementia. Another reason is that it is one of the most progressive types of dementia. The symptoms gradually get worse over time, which can make it difficult for people to notice that there is a problem.<\/p><p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is also one of the most expensive diseases to treat. This can be a challenge for caregivers, who may not have enough money to provide care for their loved ones.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">Despite these challenges, there are many resources available to help caregivers care for someone with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. There are support groups, websites, and apps that can provide information and assistance. There are also many services available to help caregivers manage the day-to-day tasks of caring for someone with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dcae92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9dcae92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anc5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c40ff5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c40ff5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can dementia be cured? All you need to know!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6705ddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6705ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no known cure for dementia, but treatments can help manage the symptoms.<\/p><p>There is no known cure for dementia because scientists do not yet fully understand what causes the condition.<\/p><p>Dementia is a complex condition with many different causes. This makes it difficult for scientists to develop a cure. In addition, dementia symptoms can vary from person to person, making it difficult to find a single treatment that will help everyone.<\/p><p>Despite these challenges, scientists are working hard to find a cure for dementia. Many promising new treatments are being developed, and researchers are learning more about the causes of dementia every day. With continued research and support, we may eventually find a cure for this devastating disease.<\/p><p>When caring for someone with dementia, it is important to provide a calm and supportive environment. There are many resources available to help caregivers care for someone with dementia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8c09e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d8c09e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can dementia kill? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c9d5ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c9d5ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can kill if not treated early. It is most common in older adults, and the risk of developing dementia increases with age. However, dementia is not a normal part of aging. This means that dementia is not something that should be expected in older adults. In fact, most older adults do not develop dementia.<\/p><p>The number of people with dementia is expected to increase in the coming years as the population ages. This increase will place a greater burden on caregivers and the health care system. It is important to be prepared for this by learning about dementia and how to care for someone with the condition.<\/p><p>It also can be deadly if not treated early on with proper medication and therapies prescribed by a doctor familiar with the disease progression curve chart\/patterns associated with your specific type of Dementia&#8230;treatment interventions must begin very early on (ideally before too much damage has been done cognitively)&#8230;usually once a definitive diagnosis has been rendered by either a neurologist specializing in movement disorders (like Parkinson&#8217;s Disease), or geriatrician focused on dementias, or preferably both&#8230;or better yet&#8211;a &#8220;dementia team&#8221; which would include an interdisciplinary group consisting of various specialists such as neurologist, geriatrician, psychiatrist, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and a home health nurse.<\/p><p>It is important to note that Dementia is not a single disease&#8230;rather it is an &#8220;umbrella term&#8221; used to describe a broad range of symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive function. Because there are many different types of Dementia, each with its own set of symptoms and progression patterns, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis so that proper treatment can be started as soon as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f92a429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f92a429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571cae75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"571cae75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The complexity of dementia makes it difficult for scientists to develop a cure. In addition, symptoms can vary from person to person, making it difficult to find a single treatment that will help everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, scientists are working hard to find a cure for dementia. Many promising new treatments are being developed, and researchers are learning more about the causes of dementia every day. With continued research and support, we may eventually find a cure for this devastating disease.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to provide a calm and supportive environment when caring for someone with dementia. There are many resources available to help caregivers care for someone with this condition.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help in getting the best care for your loved ones who may be going through this medical condition, you can speak with the <a href=\"https:\/\/rockgardenhomecareagency.com\"><u><b>Rockgarden<\/b><\/u><\/a> team for free on how you can get this help. <a href=\"https:\/\/rockgardenehr.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\"><u><b>Click here<\/b><\/u><\/a> to learn more<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-547d2820 elementor-share-buttons--view-icon-text elementor-share-buttons--skin-gradient elementor-share-buttons--shape-square elementor-grid-0 elementor-share-buttons--color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"547d2820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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