Alzheimer’s and Dementia Day…

World Alzheimer's Month takes place every September and World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September each year.It's a global opportunity to raise dementia awareness and support people affected by the disease.What is dementia?Dementia is a term used to describe problems with memory or thinking.These symptoms get worse over time,which is known as ‘cognitive decline.Dementia is caused by disease in the brain. It is not a natural part of aging,memory loss,confusion and needing help with daily tasks,for example,struggling to make decisions,solve problems or follow a series of steps,such as cooking a meal,difficulties following a conversation or finding the right word for something,problems with language and understanding,difficulties following a conversation or finding the right word for something-changes in behaviours,becoming unusually anxious, irritable or sad.The condition varies a lot from person to person.Not everyone will have problems with memory during the early stages.All types of dementia,including Alzheimer's disease,are progressive conditions.This means that its symptoms are mild at first but they get worse over time.Sadly,dementia is a terminal condition and is the most common cause of death.A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.Not a specific disease,dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions,such as memory loss and judgment.Symptoms include forgetfulness,limited social skills,and thinking abilities so impaired that it interferes with daily functioning.Medications and therapies may help manage symptoms.Some causes are reversible.The risk of dementia rises as you age,especially after age 65.However,dementia isn't a typical part of aging.Dementia also can occur in younger people.Early on in Alzheimer's and related dementias,people experience changes in thinking,remembering,and reasoning in a way that affects daily life and activities.Eventually,people with these diseases will need more help with simple,everyday tasks.This may include bathing,grooming,and dressing.Alzheimer's disease is a physical illness which damages a person's brain.This eventually causes dementia,affecting memory and thinking.Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain,whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms.Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline,eventually leading to dementia.It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.Dementia is often incorrectly referred to as "senility" or "senile dementia,"which reflects the formerly widespread but incorrect belief that serious mental decline is a normal part of aging.