What Is Dementia?

Many people think that dementia is a disease, however, it is merely a group of symptoms that affect the brain. People who suffer from dementia usually have multiple issues that involve two or more brain functions. These functions usually involve the memory and language part of the brain.

Dementia has been around for as long as people can remember, however, with the development of modern technology, diagnosing has become more available. Dementia is more prevalent in the elderly, however, this is not part of normal aging.

Some of the more common symptoms of dementia are memory, communication, and judgement. According to alz.org, “People with dementia may have problems with short-term memory, keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood.”. Individuals also have difficulty articulating their ideas and as a result, have difficulty comprehending others.
However, currently, there are no treatments for this condition unless the dementia is caused from an outside source such as infections, hematomas, or brain tumors. This condition will progress into Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other more serious types of dementia like vascular dementia (caused from damaged blood