Dementia and its Causes

Dementia and its Causes What is Dementia? What are the causes of Dementia? Is there a treatment regimen for Dementia? Can you recover from it? All these questions and more will be addressed in this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia. In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 01:20 – Dementia is a terminal disease. 01:43 – Identify true dementia vs. pseudodementia. 02:55 – Early and proper diagnosis plays a vital role in dementia treatment. 03:30 – We cannot change the destination of the disease but we can enjoy the journey. 04:20 – For caregivers and healthcare workers: Be realistic and learn to adjust to the situation. 05:30 – Seek immediate diagnosis to minimize from becoming worst. 05:50 – For family members: Learn to educate loved ones and family members. 06:40 – Give the patient the right to make decisions. 07:10 – Document what is working and what is not. 07:20 – Keep a journal of the Dementia journey. 08:20 – Not all medications has the same action to patients. 09:30 – The bigger the challenge the bigger the victory.