F.A.Q
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
Dementia is not a disease but
a group of symptoms affecting the ability to think, behavior, completing everyday tasks and reason.
a group of symptoms affecting the ability to think, behavior, completing everyday tasks and reason.
IF I LOSE MY KEYS OR FORGET MY PASSWORD, DO I HAVE DEMENTIA?
Though you may have difficulties remembering things on occasion,
these are not signs you have dementia.
You may not remember things as quickly as you used to!
This is Normal Aging.these are not signs you have dementia.
You may not remember things as quickly as you used to!
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S?
DEMENTIA is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.
Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Frontal Temporal and Lewy Body are all types of Dementia
Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Frontal Temporal and Lewy Body are all types of Dementia
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF DEMENTIA MY PERSON HAS?
There's no single test to determine what type of dementia someone has
Most often we notice:
-characteristic changes in thinking
-behavior
-day-to-day function
It can be difficult to determine the exact type because symptoms and brain changes of different dementias can overlap.
We support our person based on their individual capabilities and needs.
Most often we notice:
-characteristic changes in thinking
-behavior
-day-to-day function
It can be difficult to determine the exact type because symptoms and brain changes of different dementias can overlap.
We support our person based on their individual capabilities and needs.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN MY MOM DOESN'T KNOW MY NAME?
With Dementia (Brain Failure) people tend to “live in the moment”.
Your mom may not know your name but she does know your voice, your energy and the familiar conversation.
Educating ourselves on how the person changes gives us the tools to support them and build a better relationship for everyone.
Your mom may not know your name but she does know your voice, your energy and the familiar conversation.
Educating ourselves on how the person changes gives us the tools to support them and build a better relationship for everyone.