{"id":4536,"date":"2017-11-01T19:04:17","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T19:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/braintest.com\/?post_type=kbe_knowledgebase&p=4536"},"modified":"2020-03-09T21:19:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T21:19:12","slug":"dementia-umbrella-term","status":"publish","type":"kbe_knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/braintest.com\/dementia-umbrella-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia: An Umbrella Term"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of ‘dementia’ \u2014 what comes to mind?<\/span><\/p>\n

Confusion? Memory Loss? Difficulty planning tasks? <\/span><\/p>\n

Although you’re most certainly correct, today, I think want to clarify the term ‘dementia \u2014 because I think it’s really important that we all understand what it actually means to suffer from this condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keyword: CONDITION (vs disease).<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dementia Is An Umbrella Term <\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

For the most part, when we think of symptoms of dementia, we think of Alzheimer’s. <\/span><\/p>\n

That’s a fair association, considering Alzheimer’s disease accounts for approximately 60 to 80 percent<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span> of all dementia cases. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike Alzheimer’s, which is a specific disease, dementia is more of an umbrella term, which includes a wide range of conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended reading<\/b>: The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Simply put, dementia is a term that describes a number of neurological, progressive disorders. Each type of dementia is unique \u2014 and regardless of which type someone is diagnosed with, that individual’s experience will be unique. <\/span><\/p>\n

After all, we’re all different in terms of our biological makeup and social environment. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Symptoms of Various Types of Dementia Overlap <\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

When it comes to the actual symptoms of dementia, there is plenty of overlap between say Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia. Although there will be some unique symptoms, the main difference is the root cause of one’s dementia. In some cases, dementia can actually be reversed \u2014 for example, when someone is suffering from a nutritional deficiency, problems with their thyroid, or even symptoms of depression. <\/span><\/p>\n

When the following symptoms begin to surface, it’s imperative that you seek medical assistance. This can help you rule out certain possibilities. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, be mindful of:<\/span><\/p>\n