Managing Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Managing Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Dementia Dementia is a decrease in the cognitive functioning of our brains such as memory, language, learning, reasoning, perception, and attention. Advance cases of dementia can severely interfere day with daily functioning. Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes of dementia. There are various types of dementia Vascular dementia is a second common one, in some cases, mixed dementia is also seen. Similar to the term “heart disease” dementia is also a grouped term for various conditions & diseases resulting in declining cognitive skills. They also hamper the behavioral & psychological functioning of the individual affecting the loved ones and family members. As per neurologists, some individuals are unable to control these emotional changes which can take a huge toll on their mental health. Although dementia is most commonly seen in older people, but it’s not right to consider it as part...