Types Of Dementia
A Guide To The Many Types Of Dementia
The types of dementia known to the medical world today are usually categorized into two distinct groups. The first group contains those types of dementia which are irreversible. These include those caused by Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and traumatic physical events such as stroke and heart attack. These are treatable to a certain extent, which is to say that a few minor breakthroughs have been developed which can slow the effects of the dementia, but for the most part we have not gained control or understanding enough to save the victim from the progression of the disease. As devastating a condition as dementia is, we lose far too many good people each day to the darkness of their own minds.
The treatable types of dementia are grouped in a separate category, and the procedures taken to control them are far different than for those who have been hit with the irreversible types. There are many triggers for treatable dementia, and some of them may seem a little bit shocking to most of us. There is substance abuse dementia, alcoholic dementia, and even dementia brought on by hormonal influxes and chemical imbalances. The key to treatment is complete honesty, as the only way to properly diagnose and cure these conditions is to know which event has caused them to begin with. If you drink heavily, don’t be ashamed to tell your doctor so. He is not there to judge you; he’s there to keep you healthy and safe.
Those types of dementia which are caused by chemical and hormonal issues will also have a separate method of diagnosis and treatment. Most of these conditions do not require the use or administering of antidepressant drugs or other thought altering medications, and a simple tweak to the chemistry of the body can do wonders for the mind. Many women find that they haven’t been themselves for years once they begin straightening out their internal chemistry. Talking to and being honest with your physician is always important, but never as much so as when dealing with your mental health through physical treatment. Don’t be afraid; just let it all out when your appointment comes. It could make all of the difference in the world to you and your family.
The above types of dementia will all show in the same ways, though all symptoms may not be present at the same time. Feeling lost in a place which is normally very familiar to you might be a sign that you are suffering dementia. Also, those confronted with dementia may be easily confused by dates and names, have a hard time following through on simple tasks or instructions, repeat questions which have been thoroughly explained, and refrain from taking care of themselves on a regular basis.