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DEMENTIA, References: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact…
DEMENTIA
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Forms of Dementia
Alzheimer's disease- It is caused by changes in the brain, including abnormal buildups of proteins, known as amyloid plaques and tau tangles.
Vascular dementia- caused by conditions that damage blood vessels in the brain or interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain
Dementia with Lewy bodies- caused by abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein, called Lewy bodies
Frontotemporal dementia- It is associated with abnormal amounts or forms of the proteins tau and TDP-43
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Dementia affects
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Dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – that leads to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing.
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Signs and Symptoms
Middle Stage
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experiencing behaviour changes, including wandering and repeated questioning
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Key Facts
Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing.
Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not an inevitable consequence of ageing.
Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.
Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that primarily or secondarily affect the brain. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60-70% of cases.
Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.
Dementia has physical, psychological, social and economic impacts, not only for people living with dementia, but also for their carers, families and society at large.
Prevention
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Maintain healthy Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood sugar levels
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