Dementia

A Real Burden on caregivers

WHAT IS A HEALTHY LIVING???

A healthy body and a healthy Mind, makes a Healthy Living

Common problems in elderly.

Diabetes Hypertension, cardiac problems, stroke Memory problems Eye problems, hearing problems etc..

Do we really consider Memory Problem as a problem in elderly ?

What is Dementia ??
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder This results in restriction and problems in performing daily activities of living It interferes with social relationships. Dementia involves decline in cognitive functions.

Incidence Of Dementia
Worldwide, 7% (4 to 12%) of persons over the age of 65, 50% of those over the age 85,have some form of dementing illness In India as the prevalence of dementia is approximately 3% among persons aged 65years & above Dementia prevalence - 8 to 10% in the USA, UK, Canada, and other developed countries. Dementia is truly a global problem.

DEMENTIA
Dementia: Yesterday, today and tomorrow 1950 : 8% (12.3 million) people over age 65. 1995 : 12.8% (33.5 million) people over age 65. 2030 : 20% (69 million) of people will be over age 65. Multiple studies have shown a doubling of both prevalence and incidence rates for dementia approximately every 5 years after 60 or 65. Along with numbers of demented patients, the costs of caring them have soared. In the USA, dementia may cost about 10% of all health care expenditure.

What causes DEMENTIA?

Risk Factors for AD
Untreatable Age1 Genetics2 Gender3 Head trauma4 Treatable Cerebrovascular disease5 Diabetes6 Arterial hypertension6,7 High cholesterol7 Obesity7
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What are the symptoms of DEMENTIA ????????

The most common symptoms of dementia are:-

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Memory loss Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Problems with language. Poor or decreased judgment Disorientation to time and place Problems with keeping track of things Misplacing things Changes in mood or behavior Changes in personality Loss of initiative

Characteristics of dementia
Impaired memory Decrease in abstract thinking and judgment

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Inability to know objects what they are used for

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Became unable to handle money

Staging of AD
Stage (mild) Stage (moderate) Stage (severe)

Memory is impaired, but other cognitive deficit is minimal (independence of selfcare)

Environmental disorientation apraxia, wandering, behavioral disturbances (became dependence)

Not recognize family members characterize echplalia & palilalia Impaired ADL & entire lybedridden

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How to manage Dementia???????

Early diagnosis of Dementia can lead to better treatment options. If any of the above symptoms starts appearing, do not hesitate to visit your Neurologist or Psychiatrist. Have regular and proper Neuro-psychiatric analysis from qualified Doctors.

Role of family Members

It has been seen worldwide that, family members are one of the biggest suffers. A demented patient has to be taken care properly and as the disease progresses, he/she becomes totally dependent on others for even the basic activities of daily living, like toileting, brushing the teeth, wearing clothes, walking, talking, etc.

What we can do for our elderly?

We cannot RESTORE THE IDENTITY AND DIGNITY of those who have lost it BUT.
We CAN SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS WITH TIMELY TREATMENT and can help MILLIONS FROM LOSING THEIR IDENTITY AND DIGNITY...

What we can do for our elderly?

Join us. In our effort to fight DEMENTIA They need Love, Respect and Care Dont discontinue the medication without the proper advice of your Dr.

As you never know, tomorrow may be too late

Thank You