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Dementia

Dementia is the general term for a group of brain disorders that cause problems with memory and thinking. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer disease. But there are other forms of dementia, too. Experienced psychiatrist, Dinar Sajan, MD, and her team at Health & Psychiatry offices across Florida, will work with your neurologist to formulate a treatment plan that best fits you and your symptoms. To schedule an appointment, call the office nearest you or request an appointment online today.

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Dementia  Frequently Asked Questions

  • The symptoms can include:
    • Forgetfulness
    • Acting confused or disoriented
    • Trouble with speech and writing (for example, not being able to find the right words for things)
    • Trouble concentrating and reasoning 
    • Problems with tasks such as paying bills or balancing a checkbook 
    • Getting lost in familiar places 
  • Symptoms often are very mild at first and then get worse slowly. As dementia gets worse, people might:
    • Have episodes of anger or aggression 
    • See things that aren't there or believe things that aren't true ("hallucinations")
    • Be unable to eat, bathe, dress, or do other everyday tasks
    • Lose bladder and bowel control 
  • The most common kinds include: 
    • Alzheimer disease – This is the most common cause of dementia. It is a disorder in which brain cells slowly die over time. 
    • Vascular dementia – This happens when parts of the brain do not get enough blood. It can happen when blood vessels in the brain get blocked with blood clots or damaged by high blood pressure or aging. This form of dementia is most common among people who have had strokes or who are at risk for strokes. 
    • Lewy body dementia – This can cause problems with movement and balance along with memory and thinking problems. Hallucinations and sleep problems are more common with this type of dementia. 
    • Frontotemporal dementia – Early symptoms can include personality and behavior changes. People can also have trouble with language (speaking and writing).
    • Parkinson disease dementia – Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects movement. It causes trembling, stiffness, and slowness. As Parkinson disease gets worse, some people develop dementia.
    • Other causes of dementia – Dementia can also happen if a person's brain has been damaged. For example, having many head injuries can lead to dementia. 
  • The treatment of dementia depends on what kind of dementia you have.  
  • Most treatment focuses on treating the symptoms that come with dementia, such as depression or anxiety.  
If you are concerned about memory loss or dementia, call Health & Psychiatry, or book a consultation online.

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