Dementia
Caring for a loved one with Dementia can be challenging. It is almost as if you are caught in a daily battle, because you are trying to salvage the few characteristics that remain of the person you know; while trying to accommodate the needs of the new person they are becoming. Seeing a loved one battle any illness is hard, but of all the things a family member can suffer from; dementia is one of the worst. Dementia takes a toll on not only the person being affected, but the family as well.
Dementia is the gradual loss of brain function that occurs as a result of certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, and behavior. Most cases of dementia are irreversible; meaning that the effects that the disease may have on the person’s brain cannot be reversed. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s, but overall Lewy body disease is the leading cause of dementia amongst elderly adults. Other diseases that can lead to dementia are: Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and infections that affect the brain such as: HIV/AIDS and Lyme disease.
There are a few cases of dementia that can be reversed if found in the early stages. These cases include brain injury, brain tumors, and chronic alcohol abuse. It is important to be able to identify the signs of possible dementia as this is a disease that mostly affects people age 60 and older. In fact, the risk of getting dementia increases with age. Symptoms may include difficulty with things that would require regular brain function such as: speech, memory, perception, emotional behavior and personality. Initially this disease appears as forgetfulness; however, as the disease progresses other signs will become more visible. The person might forget details about current events or even events in their own life history. He or she can have hallucinations; strike up arguments out of the blue and present violent behavior. Although, there are limited options when dealing with this disease, you are not alone.
Always remember that First Care of New York provides the proper care for our clients affected by an array of medical issues by utilizing our Certified Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides to help our clients with their activities of daily living such as: visiting their doctors regularly, assisting with medication reminders and also preparing meals with the dietary necessity to help lower blood pressure and other ailments. If you or a loved one can no longer manage on your own or are having health issues due to medical conditions, do not hesitate to give us a call to find out how we may be able to help. Our number is 718-741-5956.
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