Unusual Dementia Symptoms: What Caregivers Should Know

In this video, we'll explore some of the lesser-known and unusual symptoms that people with dementia might experience. We'll dive into the different types of dementia, offering insights into what it's like to be a caregiver in these challenging circumstances. What are the best practices for maintaining a healthy brain? We'll discuss healthy habits that can support both you and your loved one. Your mental health is just as important, so let's keep it at the forefront of our conversation. Below, I have great links offering supportive information. If you have anything to share that has helped you, please share with me and all of us. We're in this together! I encourage you to share your experiences and join in the discussion about life with a loved one who has dementia. Together, we can create a supportive community.
#dementiacaregiver #healthinfo #dementia
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Any medical discussions on this video are for educational purposes only and are my opinion. Please seek medical advice from your provider.
Types of dementia:
• Lewy body dementia - 1.3 Mil Americans, Parkinson’s Dis
• Frontotemporal dementia - Bruce Willis, effects communication, speaking
• Vascular dementia - lack of oxygen to the brain; stroke, high B/P, narrowing of vessels, diabetes, high cholesterol.
• Alzheimer’s disease - most common, 5 Mil Americans, 850,000 in the UK.
• Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy - buildup of proteins, usually older adults around age 80 & above.
• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - head injuries
• Parkinson’s disease dementia
• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - from Mad Cow or abnormal prion proteins
• Huntington’s disease - inherited, neurons die
• Mixed dementia - more than one type of dementia
• Alcohol Related Dementia
www.dementiasociety.org
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Teepa Snow, OT - teepasnow.com/
Teepa Snow, OT - • Teepa Snow: Caring for...
Dementia Careblazers (lots of info) - / @dementiacareblazers
Dementia awareness ribbon - AKhouse.org, Alaska House Coalition
June is Alz Awareness Month banner - www.alz.org/sc...

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[@donnawvidrine3811]

Thank you so much for sharing.❤

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Thank you for watching Donna 🧡