Dementia: Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by disease or series of strokes. Symptoms: 1.. Increasing difficulties with tasks and activities that require concentration and planning. 2..Depression. 3..Changes in personality and mood. 4..Take no interest in normal/usual activities. 5..Have problems in holding their emotions. 6..They may see/hear things that other people do not.(Hallucination) 7..Lack of socializing linguistic problem. Types: 1..Alzheimer disease. 2..Vascular Dementia. 3..Dementia with lewy bodies. 4..Frontotemporal Dementia. 5..Korsakoffs syndrome. 6..HIV related Cognitive Impairment. Diagnosing: 1..Assessments can include conversations with the person/ family members.a physical examination. 2..Memory test/brain scan. 3.. Mini Mental State Examination(MMSE) is most commonly used in diagnosis..... . . Becoming forgetful does not necessarily mean that you have dementia. Memory loss can be an effect of ageing. It can also be a symptom of stress or depression. In rare cases, dementia-like symptoms can be caused by vitamin deficiencies and/or a brain tumour
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