Question 1

how does memory impairment affect the ability of an individual with dementia to use verbal language?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Dementia is a complicated diagnosis and the brain is globally involved although memory problems, particularly, short term (what did you have for breakfast?) are usually the first sign.  When there are memory problems, individuals with dementia may have difficulty in finding the words they want, or remembering what they want to say. Additionally, there is  almost always a slowing of processing ing.

Question 2

how does memory impairment affect the ability of an elder dementia patient to use verbal language?

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Dementia: There are many types of dementia with differing causes.  Some cause loss of language early such as a stroke in the speech areas.  Others may have gradual decline with difficulty finding and using appropriate words.  Speech is complex we need to know what we want to say, remember the concept and find the words. We also need the motor ability to move mouth, tongue, and larynx and expell air.

Question 3

what types of medicines do they have for memory loss at 59 with family history of dementia?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: The best prevention is exercise and healthy diet.  No meds have been show to help long term.  However, untreated depression is a risk factor.  Almost all antidepressants and lithium have been shown to have a neuroprotective effect.  None of my long term treated depressed patients have gotten alzheimers even though family members had it.

Question 4

is memory loss from dementia caused by multiple mini strokes different from the type caused by alzheimer's? in what way?

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Yes & no: Memory loss is memory loss, no matter how you lose it. However, it also depends upon what memory is lost. Vascular dementia or memory loss from many strokes is described as step-wise in progression. It might be possible to slow down by optimize risk factors. Alzheimer's disease is a slow inexorable slide or loss of memory once it begins altho we can try to minimize initial risk via exercise & food.

Question 5

is schizophrenia a type of dementia? if not why does it cause severe memory loss, black outs during listening, forgetting basic things, names, ect?

Accepted Answer

Dementia Praecox: This was the first name given to schizophrenia by early psychiatrists in europe. In latin, means "early dementia" referring to the memory loss which young persons presented after repetitive episodes of psychosis. If we prevent psychosis, we delay the dementia. That is the purpose of maintaining medications at all times, using rehabilitation and cognitive behavior techniques in schizophrenia.

Question 6

what happens in memory unit or dementia facility after the families leave? any way to tell?

Accepted Answer

Ask the facility: All medical facilities have  protocols in place.You should ask them directly what are they going to do with your relative.

Question 7

my memory has stayed the same or even improved over the last year. does this mean i don't have dementia? i'm 21 scored 25 on moca

Accepted Answer

Probably no dementia: Without knowing much more about you - I can't make a firm prediction - but from what you say - you have no likelihood of having dementia. If you know of an injury or a substance that did some cognitive damage, it's still not exactly dementia and your score is borderline fine. Some very mild impairment may be experienced, but you can target it w/ therapy. Relax!

Question 8

i am 71; memory is good but i am so distracted and can't seem to finish a task.  is it sign of dementia?   i don't get joy from much in life.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps.....: Perhaps it is a sign of depression. If your life lacks joy, concentration is poor, sleep or appetite are altered, you aren't as motivated to be involved with other people or activities - let your doctor know. Take care carol b.

Question 9

i have memory problems, and i scared of dementia ?

Accepted Answer

Memory: After you see your doc to rule out medical condtions, you can see a clinical psychologist to deal w/a possible health phobia.  Beyond physical causes, anxiety, lack of sleep, diet, etc. impact memory.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

does donezepil worsen memory if you dont have dementia?

Accepted Answer

Should not: but why would you be taking it if you do not have dementia.

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