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Dementia is a condition that causes ongoing problems with thinking, remembering, and behavior. It happens most often in people older than 65. While everyone forgets things, or behaves differently on occasion, people with dementia experience these changes more often. And, the changes get worse over time.
For example, people with dementia may:
Those who may have some trouble remembering but can still do normal daily activities on their own have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Sometimes a person’s MCI gets worse and becomes dementia. Sometimes, it gets better or doesn’t change at all.
In early dementia, you won’t feel sick. Most people who are diagnosed with dementia feel healthy for a very long time (years).
Symptoms of dementia vary, but may include:
It may be time to see a doctor if you or your loved one:
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There are different types of dementia, all resulting from brain cells that stop functioning:
Less-common forms of dementia include:
There is currently no definitive blood test or imaging study (like an MRI or CT scan) that tells your doctor that you have dementia. Instead, your doctor and other specialists will gather information from several sources before diagnosing dementia, including:
While some medicines can help with some symptoms, there currently is no cure for dementia. However, there are a number of things that you and your doctor can start doing right now to help slow down the process and live the healthiest, happiest life possible.
Manage medical conditions that can make memory worse. Certain health conditions also cause problems with thinking and remembering. These include:
Go to all of your appointments. The only way your doctor can monitor how you are doing and support your needs as they develop is by you keeping your regular follow-up appointments.
Focus on taking care of yourself. Develop a self-care plan for managing your medicines, diet, exercise, safety, and planning for the future. With your care manager, use Intermountain’s fact sheet: Dementia: Personal Action Plan to help you get started.
Ask for support. Talk with your family and friends about your diagnosis. Tell them what you want for your care and living situation in the years to come. Join a local support group, and use the many online resources available at alz.org.
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