{"product_id":"2940045080804","title":"A Simple Guide to Dementia and Alzheimer's Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eDementia is a disease in which brain tissue degenerates to the extent of loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Dementia there is a severe and progressive decline in mental function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt affects a person's ability to:\u003cbr\u003e1. think, remember and reason\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. learn new information and skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. solve problems and make judgement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the cause of Dementia?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are several different factors which may contribute to its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can be divided into:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Irreversible conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Aging is one important risk factor.\u003cbr\u003eAlzheimer's Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Parkinson's disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Reversible conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Hypothyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Vitamin B12 deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Alcohol dependence diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrreversible Dementia cannot be cured but it may be possible to slow down the progression of the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may be possible treat the cognitive symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotentially reversible dementia may be curable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the Symptoms of Dementia?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Memory loss or Forgetfulness is often one of the earliest symptoms (Patients may forget dates, names of common objects and familiar people)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Confusion (Disorientation in time and place)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Trouble with organizing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Misplacing things,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Difficulty in expressing thoughts,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Difficulty performing familiar tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Difficulty understanding others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Poor or decreased judgment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Wandering and getting lost in familiar places\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Changes in mood and behavior (They may become easily agitated or depressed)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Changes in personality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. paranoia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. hallucinations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. agitation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. anxiety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ef. sleep problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is Dementia assessed and investigated?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis can be based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. History of depression, anxiety, hallucination, paranoia, agitation or sleep problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Various tests may be done to exclude other conditions that may be causing the same problems:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. blood sugar, thyroid hormone, vitamin B12 level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. CT Scan or MRI of the brain to exclude tumors or stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family doctor can refer the patient to a psychiatrist for further assessment if dementia is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Dementia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Alzheimer’s Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Aging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Epilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176854536432,"sku":"2940045080804","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045080804_p0.jpg?v=1769889789","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045080804","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}