Dementia affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. While there's no cure, early diagnosis and comprehensive care can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions characterized by cognitive decline that interferes with daily life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type, but there are several forms of dementia. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment.
Memory loss affecting daily activities
Difficulty with familiar tasks
Problems with language and communication
Disorientation to time and place
Poor or decreased judgment
Changes in mood and personality
Drugs to slow progression and manage symptoms of dementia.
Activities and therapies to maintain mental function and engagement.
Strategies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms.
Education, counseling, and resources for caregivers and families.
If you're concerned about memory changes or cognitive decline, early evaluation can help determine the cause and develop an appropriate care plan.