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Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that is caused by disorders affecting the brain.
Symptoms may include:
These dementia symptoms are caused when brain cells become damaged and eventually die. Dementia can be frightening, which makes it challenging to find the right help.
But there is help.
Learning how to live well with dementia and manage the symptoms can help you gain control and confidence along your journey. The Alzheimer Society is here to provide you with the support and information to do just that.
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Symptoms include difficulty remembering things, making decisions, and performing everyday activities. These changes can affect how a person feels and acts. There is currently no way to stop the disease, but research is improving how we provide care and will continue searching for a cure.
While dementia may be the title we give to the disease, there are many types of dementia, as illustrated below. Dementia is an umbrella term. Mixed dementia is diagnosed when the person living with dementia experiences more than one type concurrently. There are also rare types of dementia that are caused by other diseases and conditions.
Let’s now explore the changing brain function of a person living with dementia. The highway system analogy used in the video below illustrates brain function.
The video is 10:29 minutes in length.
Download these PDFs of the Video Transcript if you would like to print a copy and save as a reference.
After you watch the video, take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions. Feel free to make some notes.
Make a note of them and bring them up during your next conversation with your healthcare provider. Alternatively, you can contact your local Alzheimer Society via our toll-free number, 1-866-950-5465, or by email: info@alzheimer.ab.ca.
