{"id":109,"date":"2022-01-24T21:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T21:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scaadvisorsprd.wpenginepowered.com\/palm-beach-north-broward-counties\/2022\/01\/24\/what-is-dementia-and-how-can-dementia-home-care-help-you-and-your-loved-one\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T20:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T20:15:39","slug":"what-is-dementia-and-how-can-dementia-home-care-help-you-and-your-loved-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scaadvisorsprd.wpenginepowered.com\/palm-beach-north-broward-counties\/blog\/what-is-dementia-and-how-can-dementia-home-care-help-you-and-your-loved-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Dementia and How Can Dementia Home Care Help You and Your Loved One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>Dementia is a condition that affects more than\u00a0<a data-alli-link-target=\"_blank\" data-alli-link-target-id=\"24514104\" data-alli-title-id=\"24514098\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dementia\/early-warning-signs\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(195, 124, 19); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"55 million people\">55 million people<\/a>\u00a0worldwide. It is important not just to understand causes and symptoms but to help those living with it manage the disease and move through life as independently as possible for as long as possible. Let\u2019s look at some common questions and how dementia home care can help.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: var(--ast-global-color-2); line-height: 1.3; font-family: Lora, serif; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><span id=\"What_is_Dementia\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What is Dementia?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Understanding Dementia: Symptoms and Causes<\/h2>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>Dementia is actually not a disease in and of itself but, rather, a syndrome that is characterized by a collection of symptoms affecting cognition and memory, making it hard to remember, think clearly, and make decisions. Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common cause of dementia, although it\u2019s important to note that not all people who have been diagnosed with dementia necessarily have Alzheimer\u2019s Disease. Some other types of dementia typically identified are vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontal temporal and mixed dementia.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: var(--ast-global-color-2); line-height: 1.3; font-family: Lora, serif; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><span id=\"What_Are_Some_Dementia_Symptoms\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What Are Some Dementia Symptoms?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>All of us have occasional problems recalling a name, accessing an old memory, or remembering where we may have parked our car. But someone living with dementia will exhibit a range of troubling and persistent symptoms that get worse and may include:<\/p>\n<ul style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em 3em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Changes in mood and personality<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Decreased or poor judgment<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Problems speaking or writing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Confusion with time or place<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Disruptions in daily life due to memory loss<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Difficulty managing everyday tasks<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\">Repetitive behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>If your loved one is exhibiting\u00a0<a data-alli-title-id=\"16282236\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorcareauthority.com\/resources\/understanding-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(195, 124, 19); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\" title=\"Understanding Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and Dementia\">any of these symptoms<\/a>, it\u2019s important to know that it does not necessarily mean a dementia diagnosis; infections and dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, and depression can present many of these signs. However, if any of these symptoms persist or worsen, it\u2019s essential that you consult a physician who can make a diagnosis. It\u2019s also helpful to know that no single test can make a determination; a diagnosis is based on a range of medical tests, creating a baseline, and an individual\u2019s medical history.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: var(--ast-global-color-2); line-height: 1.3; font-family: Lora, serif; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><span id=\"How_Quickly_Does_the_Disease_Progress\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">How Quickly Does the Disease Progress?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>The Progressive Nature of Dementia<\/h2>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>Dementia is a progressive condition \u2014 it gets worse over time, not better. For some, the disease progresses rapidly; in others, it takes years to get to the point where outside help is required. The progression depends largely on the underlying cause, whether it be Alzheimer\u2019s disease,\u00a0<a data-alli-title-id=\"18384352\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorcareauthority.com\/blog\/what-is-lewy-body-disease-and-how-can-dementia-care-services-help\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(195, 124, 19); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\" title=\"undefined\">Lewy body disease<\/a>, Parkinson\u2019s disease, or some other root condition. While people will experience the stages of dementia differently, most will exhibit some of the symptoms. On average, dementia patients will live four to eight years after their diagnosis, although some live as long as 20 years after being diagnosed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: var(--ast-global-color-2); line-height: 1.3; font-family: Lora, serif; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><span id=\"Does_Dementia_Only_Affect_Seniors\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Does Dementia Only Affect Seniors?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>Dementia is more commonly diagnosed in people\u00a0over 65, but it can affect people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. The estimated average age of onset of dementia in the U.S. is\u00a083+ years old.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: var(--ast-global-color-2); line-height: 1.3; font-family: Lora, serif; overflow-wrap: break-word; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><span id=\"How_Can_Dementia_Home_Care_Help\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">How Can Dementia Home Care Help?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Resources for Dementia Care and Support<\/h2>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>If someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it\u2019s important to know there are expert resources available to both you and your family members that can help you navigate the progression of the disease. The sooner you familiarize yourself with them, the better. As Certified Dementia Practitioners, the advisors at Senior Care Authority can help you decide on the right help at the right time, including setting up in-home visits, scheduling respite care, learning important communication skills, and helping you decide on an assisted living situation, should that be warranted. It is so important to remember that you are not alone. We have helped hundreds of families respond to the challenges of a dementia diagnosis, and we can do the same for you, too.<\/p>\n<p style='box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'><em style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">To find out more about the symptoms of dementia and how we can help,\u00a0<a data-alli-title-id=\"16282238\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorcareauthority.com\/contact-us\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(195, 124, 19); transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;\" title=\"Contact Us\">get in touch<\/a>\u00a0with Senior Care Authority today.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\">\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize that dementia is a syndrome with various symptoms, not a standalone disease.<\/li>\n<li>Understand that dementia can be mistaken for other conditions, so seek medical advice if symptoms arise.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of the progressive nature of dementia and prepare for the potential need for care.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize available resources and expert guidance to navigate dementia care effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dementia is a condition that affects more than\u00a055 million people\u00a0worldwide. 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