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Different types of

Dementia and their
What are some of the
different causes. symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Dementia, is a general term that The symptoms differ, depending on the stage.
describes a state where an Research done has shown that in the early
individual has decreased
cognitive function, usually stage, the patient usually has no noticeable
presenting with a) Memory loss, symptoms.
b) Confusion, c) Difficulty in
Visual-geographical and spatial
abilities. There are 3 distinct stages in Alzheimer’s.
Dementia is common in the
elderly i.e. Senile Dementia and a) Mild Alzheimer’s These include:-
becomes worse as one advances
with age. However, some people Disease Late-onset (Senile) Alzheimer’s

develop dementia at an earlier They may be unable to learn new
age, due to genetic predisposition At first, a person with Alzheimer's things, carry out multistep tasks arises from a complex series of
i.e. Pre-senile dementia (From 50 disease may be aware of having brain changes that occur over
years to 65 years of age). such as getting dressed, or coping
difficulty in remembering things decades. The causes probably
The different types of dementia and organizing thoughts. A family with new situations.
include:- include a combination of genetic,
member or friend may be more In addition, people at this stage environmental, and lifestyle
a) Alzheimer’s Disease-
Cause unknown but likely to notice how the symptoms may have a) Hallucinations i.e. factors. The importance of any of
genetic predisposition worsen. seeing, or hearing things that these factors in increasing or
has shown to be a
leading factor. others are not able to see or hear, decreasing the risk of developing
b) Vascular Dementia During this stage, there is marked or b) Delusions i.e. false beliefs
Basically develops confusion, as the patient is not Alzheimer’s may differ from
following interruption able to understand what is going that conflict with reality. person to person (MAYO
of normal blood flow
to the brain e.g. after a on. As Alzheimer’s disease c) Sever Alzheimer’s disease CLINIC).
Cerebrovascular progresses, people experience
accident (CVA). If you have a family member with
c) Lewey Body Occurs greater memory loss and other People with severe Alzheimer’s Dementia (close paternal or
after protein substance cognitive difficulties. Problems disease cannot communicate and
called Lewey body are Maternal) and you notice some
deposited in the brain. can include wandering and getting are usually completely
Usually associated lost, trouble handling money and dependent on others for their symptoms similar to those of
with movement Alzheimer’s, it’s important to
challenges e.g. paying bills, repeating questions, care. As the disease progresses,
Parkinson’s disease. the person may be in bed most seek Mental Health and
taking longer to complete normal
Psychiatric services to screen and
daily tasks, personality and or all the time.
start treatment at an early stage.
For support groups for people behavior changes.
living with Alzheimer’s and their What Causes Alzheimer’s?
families, follow: - ADOK Early diagnosis and treatment
(Alzheimer’s and Dementia People are often diagnosed in this Research has not yet identified allows AD patients to maintain
Organization Kenya) chat going stage.
on through;- the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. the highest levels of cognitive and
functional ability.
b) Moderate Disease
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During this stage, symptoms factors i.e. Factors that may

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In people with early-onset
begin to have problems By Gabriel Mwangi
Alzheimer’s (Pre-senile), genetics
recognizing family and friends. Psychiatrist C/o
is usually suspected.