Dementia is an acquired clinical condition characterized by persistent and often progressive impairment in multiple intellectual domains, such as memory and the ability to think, reason, and use language. Dementia is most common in the elderly. The prevalence of dementia increases with age, from about 1 percent of individuals aged 65 years to approximately 30-50
The term dementia entered the English language from the French in a rendering of French psychiatrist Pinel’s (1745-1826) word “demance” (from Treatise on Insanity, 1806). Its ultimate source is Latin, meaning “loss” (or out) of “mind” or “reason.” Some forms of dementia are transitory, while others are neurodegenerative and fatal. Dementias may co-occur or present
This article delves into the intricate interplay between dementia and the profound experience of grief and loss. The introduction sets the stage by providing a brief overview of dementia, emphasizing its prevalence, and highlighting the critical need to understand the emotional impact on both individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The subsequent sections intricately explore
This article explores the intricate dynamics of dementia caregiver stress and presents a comprehensive examination of the challenges faced by individuals caring for those with dementia. The introduction outlines the significance of the issue and sets the stage for an in-depth analysis. The first section delves into the nature of caregiver stress, delineating the unique
Dementia is an inclusive term describing a group of brain disorders that cause memory loss and a decline in mental function. Researchers distinguish two types of dementia, reversible and irreversible dementia. Reversible dementia means the loss of memory can be cured partially or completely with treatment. Irreversible dementia is incurable; patients eventually become unable to
Definition Dementia is characterized by the development of multiple cognitive deficits, including memory (deficits in learning new information or in recalling previously learned information) and at least one of the following: language (word retrieval difficulties, defects in understanding complex commands, loss of semantic knowledge), perception (problems in the identification of objects or in the recognition