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More than three million cases of dementia are diagnosed in the United States ever year, sadly there is still no cure in sight. However many treatments can improve a patient’s quality of life, such as medication and therapy, slowing the progression of the disease while not reversing it. Although it is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease dementia has a unique set of symptoms.

 

SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS

Many patients with dementia may experience problems with all types of memory loss. The most common symptom is short term memory loss. Someone with this type of memory impairment may have difficulty recalling something that just took place seconds hours or even minutes ago. However, they can recall the long-term memories such as their wedding date birth date and things that happened years ago. Some patients and loved ones attribute this symptom to stress or having a lot on their minds but this one of the most prominent early signs of dementia.

 

TROUBLE COMMUNICATING

Another early sign is the way that dementia can affect how a person speaks, many people with dementia have difficulty finding words which can cause them to become quieter than they were or very agitated.

 

CONFUSION

Another early warning symptom that may indicate dementia is confusion, this can range from a bit of cloudiness to a constant state of mental disarray. One of the most commonly reported is the inability to match faces with a name. It may also cause a person to use poor judgement even to withdraw from daily activities they once enjoyed.

 

INABILITY TO PERFORM SIMPLE TASKS

Completing normal daily chores or activities become complicated; the disease can completely alter the way the mind processes information. They may forget how to tie their shoelaces or put on a pair of pants. The disease also affects their ability to learn new things.

 

Provident Village communities take a holistic approach to care, offering specialized programming options to engage the mind and promote well-being.  

 

Families enjoy peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are cared for by kind and qualified, certified caregivers who are trained to recognize the subtle changes that occur with memory loss, and who are dedicated to making sure each resident enjoys days filled with vibrancy, humor, fun and joy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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