17 Best Dementia Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Is the following statement True or False? All types of dementia are progressive and not able to be cured.

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Apr 28, 2020

The correct answer to this question is False. There are several types of dementia, and unfortunately, not all of them are able to be cured. One type is Alzheimer's disease, which can affect...Read More

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What is a dementia?

Yashu Dhiman, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2019

Dementia is a type of mental health condition wherein the memory of a person becomes dimmer and eventually gets lost over time. It is not only the memory of people that are affected. This...Read More

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What are the warning signs of dementia?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

People are recommended to be aware of the warning signs of dementia so that they can get themselves checked and diagnosed early. Some of the early signs of dementia are the following: memory...Read More

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Is dementia a life-threatening disease?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

Dementia is considered to be a terminal disease, but it will take a long time before it can completely take effect on the person’s body. There is a form of Dementia that is very aggressive....Read More

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How does dementia affect people?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

Dementia can affect the way people think and behave. People with dementia also have a harder time in performing the usual, everyday tasks that they used to do flawlessly. The function of the...Read More

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How many people suffer from dementia every year?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

It may not seem like a big deal, but there are actually about 10 million new cases of dementia every year. A lot of people who are affected by dementia are those who are considered to be in their...Read More

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Is dementia a genetic disorder?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

There are instances when Dementia may be caused by genetic disorders. For example, there is one rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that can be passed on from one generation to another. Other...Read More

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What is the best treatment of dementia?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

This will depend on the reason why dementia has developed. If this is due to Alzheimer’s Disease, which is the most common reason for dementia, there are medications that people can take to...Read More

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What are the causes of dementia?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

Dementia is known to cause a major change in the way that a person retains memory, thinks, and behaves. This may affect the way that people do decision making and do other things. The leading...Read More

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What are the symptoms of dementia?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

Some people are able to see the early signs of dementia, so they were able to go to the doctor and know how they can slow down this degenerative disease. Do remember that dementia does not have a...Read More

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What triggers dementia?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

There are different reasons why dementia may progress faster than usual. One of the reasons is having different autoimmune diseases. Another possible reason has a head injury. This can cause the...Read More

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How can dementia be cured?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

It should be remembered that dementia does not have any cure. This is a degenerative condition which means that it will worsen over time. It will progress, and it may come with a lot of symptoms...Read More

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How many stages of dementia are there?

D. Smith, Musician
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

There are different common dementias that people may experience, especially when they reach a certain age, but it does not mean that just because someone is forgetful, this is already a sign of...Read More

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What type of dementia happens abruptly, is variable hour to hour, and is usually reversible?

M. Delilah
Answered: Mar 25, 2020

The correct answer is DELIRIUM
Delirium is a temporal mental state with sudden onset; it is usually reversible. It includes symptoms such as confusion, inability to concentrate,...Read More

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