'Dementia Informational Section'

What is Dementia?
Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction which leads to a gradually increasing restriction
of daily activities. The most well-known type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia not only affects patients, but also those surrounding them,
as most patients require long-term care.


What are the most important early indications of dementia? • Forgetfulness with effects at work

• Difficulties with familiar activities • Language problems • Problems with spatial and temporal orientation

• Impaired capacity of judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Leaving things behind

• Mood swings and behavioral changes • Personality changes • Loss of initiative


Dealing with the progression of this Disease and caring for people through the three stages
of the disease is often a daunting and distressing task.
Often relatives feel isolated and alone and feel they are left to their own devices, dealing with
the 'unknown' and seeing their beloved ones becoming more and more distant and estranged.

We hope our information will be of help to you and your loved ones.

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