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Dementia, Delirium and Depression might present similar manifestations and it is therefore important to learn how to differentiate between three conditions. Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
Dementia, Delirium and Depression
Dementia is a broad term used to describe symptoms that result when the brain is damaged by disease, injury, or illness. These symptoms can include a decline and loss of memory, concentration, judgment, and the ability to communicate, learn, and problem solve. Dementia is not a disease itself or a normal part of aging, Dementia is the umbrella term that covers all the symptoms that occur when the brain has been damaged.
People with dementia often
• Cannot remember things
• Have trouble understanding words
• Forget how to do things they have done for years
• Become disoriented
• Have ideas or perceptions that are not real
• Becomes frustrated easily
• Ask the same questions or tell the same stories over and over
• Have personality changes
There are a variety of reactions you may have in dealing with the effects of dementia. A person with dementia may not be aware of his or her changed behavior and is not doing things intentionally. If you find yourself taking it personally or having a negative emotional reaction, stop and take a deep breath. Always remember that the person’s brain is no longer working correctly.
There are other conditions with symptoms like those of dementia. These conditions are delirium and depression.
Care tips for healthcare workers providing cares to dementia patients
• Never argue, shout, lecture, make fun of, or force a person with dementia to do something he or she does not want to do
• Look for reasons to praise the person with dementia. It will help remind you of the things he or she can still do.
• Be positive. Your attitude will influence the outcome of any interaction
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