{"id":3237,"date":"2021-09-30T12:22:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T16:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/?p=3237"},"modified":"2022-10-14T14:16:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T14:16:59","slug":"home-care-signs-symptoms-treatments-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/home-care-signs-symptoms-treatments-dementia","title":{"rendered":"Home Care: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments for Different Types of Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em><strong>Home Care: Dementia affects so many senior citizens and their family members.<\/strong> <\/em><\/h2>\n<p>While there isn\u2019t a cure for this disease right now, there are some signs and symptoms you can look for in your elderly loved one. If you suspect they have this disease, there are some treatments that can help for the different types of dementia. These treatments can help to manage some of the symptoms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong>Home care<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a> service providers can help you with this.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>One of the types of dementia that your elderly loved one might have is Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Some of the signs and symptoms of this disease include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trouble naming an object (ex. Might say fork instead of remote)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty recalling information (ex. You might tell your elderly loved one about an appointment they have and they might forget immediately)<\/li>\n<li>Getting lost in familiar locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice these symptoms in your elderly loved one, they could have Alzheimer\u2019s disease. It is always best to have a doctor diagnose dementia.<br \/>\nSome of the treatments for Alzheimer\u2019s disease include galantamine, donepezil, and rivastigmine.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em><strong>Vascular Dementia<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Your elderly loved one might have vascular dementia. Some of the signs and symptoms of this type of dementia include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speech impediment<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty understanding information<\/li>\n<li>Sudden disorientation or confusion<\/li>\n<li>Visual impairment<\/li>\n<li>Vision loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice these things in your elderly loved one, make sure you take them to the doctor. If needed, you can get home care assistance for your elderly loved one. The senior care providers can drive your loved one to the doctor, as well.<\/p>\n<p>If your elderly loved one has this type of dementia, there are some treatments their doctor can give to reduce symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em><strong>Lewy Body Dementia<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Another type of dementia that your elderly loved one might have is called Lewy Body Dementia. Some symptoms of this disease include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s disease symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Visual delusions<\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/li>\n<li>Confusion of fluctuating severity<\/li>\n<li>Odd sleeping habits<\/li>\n<li>Movement issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is extremely important to get a diagnosis for Lewy Body dementia as soon as possible. There are some medications that can help to control the symptoms of this disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Home Care: Conclusion<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>There are so many senior citizens who have a dementia diagnosis. However, there is not just one type of dementia. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms of various types of dementia can help you to recognize the right disease. No matter what type of dementia you suspect, make sure you have your elderly loved one see a doctor. If they receive a diagnosis, they may need <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/about-us\/\"><em><strong>home care<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span> assistance on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attentivecareinc.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Home Care in Washington Township, NJ<\/span><\/a>, please contact the caring staff at Attentive Care Inc. at 1-800-493-5660<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/what-dementia-symptoms-types-and-diagnosis\">https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/what-dementia-symptoms-types-and-diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Care: Dementia affects so many seniors and their family members. 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