DEMENTIA

1.Dementia is usually used to describe people who have major life functions impaired or lost such as memory,language perception,judgement or reasoning,lose emotional and behavioral control,develop personality changes,lost/reduced problem solving abilities.

2.Dementia is not a part of the normal aging process.

3.Dementia affects the brain and may present with problems related to changes in : memory,orientation,behaviour,emotion,personality,language,decision making and activities that you do everyday.

4.There are many types of dementia:the most commonest is Alzheimer disease,dementia can also occur followkng stroke (Vascular dementia) and Parkinson disease dementia,Huntington's disease,HIV-associated dementia,dementia n children (may result in mental problem,seizures,loss of motor skills,blindness etc).

5.People are at higer risk of getting dementia if they are older (> 65 years old) and have a family history of dementia.

6.There is no proof that vitamins,supplements or herbal product can prevent dementia.

7.Seek help early if you
a)Have trouble remembering things that happen recently

b)Keep fotgetting where belongings are kept

c)Trouble recalling conversations a few days later

d)Have trouble remembering appointments and social gatherings

8.There is no cure for dementia currently but medications are available to control and treat most of the symptoms of dementia that may be problematic.

9.You can go to clinic or hospital for further information.