Learning About Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease And Live In Care In Northamptonshire

Dementia is a widely used term to indicate people who have difficulties with their brain functions. Dementia occurs when a  damage happens in the brain cell of the patient. As the normal brain activities are hampered, functions are obstructed. The most popular dementia type of disease is Alzheimer. In the UK, research reveals that 1 out of 3 elderly people experienced dementia. Stroke patients might also experience vascular dementia, which is the second most common type of dementia.

Dementia Signs And Symptoms

People with dementia or Alzheimer's disease usually have problems with their memory and thus needs attention or brought to Homecare Northampton. Patients also loses the ability to make quick decision and mental alertness deteriorates. In some cases, patients with dementia may become apathetic or loss control of their emotions and at times, would experience hallucination. Patients may become moody or depressed, and in some personality changes are observed.

Dementia Diagnosis

Doctors have no way to find out the type of dementia a person has. Doctors and health care providers check the patient's medical history, request for laboratory test and in some cases will do brain test to determine the stage the dementia a patient have. As doctors have no way of figuring out the type of dementia one has, a specialist can help although it can be costly and time consuming to do so, it can however, help modify the treatment that the patient will undergo.

How to Prevent Dementia

The risk of having dementia decreases if one has a healthy lifestyle to begin with. Physical activities can help increase and improve oxygen and blood circulation to the brain. Although getting old and genes cannot be prevented, reducing weight, taking alcohol with moderation, quitting smoking as well as eating healthy meals can help.

Caring for Dementia Patients

If you or your loved ones is experiencing dementia or Alzheimer, there are different ways to care for the patient. Educating one through dementia support forums and sites can greatly help one known more about the disease.  For patients with mild dementia, hiring a live in care northampton or an assisted one can help. They can help the patient with their daily assisted living or ADL and monitor the patient and ensure that the latter won't meet an accident. For people with advanced dementia, home care Northamptonshire can greatly help them live and enjoy their life. This type of service would ensure that patients can have care right at the comfort  of their own home. For advanced stages of dementia, a nursing care would ensure that the patient has access 24/7 to professionals as well as other maintaining their own privacy by having their own rooms.