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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Dementia is a term generally used to describe an individual with an impaired ability to think, remember, or make decisions. Although Dementia is not a specific disease, we use this general term to describe how it is a plethora of symptoms resulting from other medical conditions which reduce memory function. Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of Dementia. When a loved one or a family member has been given a Dementia diagnosis, the entire family unit sees the effects and its symptoms alone enough to change the patient and their family’s lives forever. Many patients and families affected by Dementia believe their family member needs to be in a facility with other dementia patients. But we want to assure families that alternatives are available to them. One of those options is choosing Avid Home Health to provide comforting and quality care to your loved one.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Apart from Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of Dementia, other medical conditions can contribute to it. These medical conditions include; thyroid issues, stroke, or even a lack of vitamins. Dementia is common in individuals sixty-five years old or older, with an estimated five million currently diagnosed with it. Since Dementia is common in older people, many believe that it is a normal part of aging. However, we can confirm that it is not. Typical symptoms of aging include; muscle aches, stiffening of arteries, and minor memory changes, such as occasionally misplacing car keys or forgetting very recent events. Typically, memories, language, and knowledge from over the years should stay intact in a healthy brain. Some symptoms of Dementia include:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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