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.