Question 1

will grandpa with alcoholic dementia eventually forget to drink, and solve his own drinking problem?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Alcoholism is such a strong addiction that it sometimes overrides even the strongest of the biological instincts, i.e. Eating and sex.  It is not likely that grandpa will simply forget that he likes to drink.

Question 2

alcoholic husband with cirrhosis has sundown symptoms, is this normal. alcohol related dementia?

Accepted Answer

Needs labs checked: It is important to check ammonia levels , CBC and basic metabolic profile.
Please see a physician as soon as possible for better evaluation.

Question 3

is vascular dementia reversible?

Accepted Answer

Not much: It is possible to develop or create new circulation, such as unblocking carotid artery, and brains have ways of developing new pathways to compensate, but for the most part we only slow down dementia, not reverse it. Hopefully one day there will be better treatments.

Question 4

is there a cure for dementia? is dementia reversible?

Accepted Answer

Short answer is no: Currently the major types of dementia: alzheimers disease, vascular, frontotemporal and lewy body are not preventable. Exercise has a protective effect against alzheimers though it likely delays it rather than prevents it altogether. All those things that are good for your heart are good for your brain: maintain a healthy diet and weight, exercise, manage high blood pressure, diabetes etc.

Question 5

can a cold affect dementia?

Accepted Answer

Infection, dementia: In general, any infection that might cause even a low grade fever can worsen confusion or behaviors in patients with dementia.

Question 6

why do people get dementia?

Accepted Answer

Dementia: Too wide to describe here, but u can google the word & get full description of causes of cognitive deficits. Summary is that there are either genetic such as fragile x syndrome, fixed such as brain injury, slowly progressive such as infection, a feature of other conditions such as parkinson's disease, or rapidly progressive dementias such as organ failure.

Question 7

how do you treat/care for dementia?

Accepted Answer

Individualize: The treatment of dementia is varied based on the type of the behavior the patient is presented, the availibility of primary caregiver, the level of cooperation, prior/current medications use, the currrent environmental setting and medical conditions. So there are many way to treat or to control symptoms for dementia and therefore it needs to be individualize.

Question 8

are lost car keys a sign of dementia?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Trouble forming a new memory, getting lost in familiar places and word finding problems are the most common signs  of alzheimers. To diagnose dementia one needs to look for multiple symptoms i n different parts of the brain that are affecting functioning.

Question 9

how does nutrition affect someone's dementia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nutrition can impact development and expression of cognitive decline, especially if there are metabolic issues including high blood pressure and diabetes.   Recent articles suggest that the presence of Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of development of dementia for young persons five times the average.   Important that one follow dietary regimen and seek counsel for help.

Question 10

looked up dementia but still unsure what it is.?

Accepted Answer

Dementia: Is a syndrome of cognitive decline that effects a person's ability to function.  Simple forgetfullness does not interfer with functioning.  Hope this helps.

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