‪#‎DEMENTIA‬ is a term used for a decline in mental ability enough to interfere with everyday routine activities such as memory loss. Alzheimer’s is the most diagnosed type of dementia.

WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
Dementia is not a very specific disease. It’s a general term used to describes a range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to function daily. Alzheimer’s accounts for about 75% of these cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the next most type but there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia including thyroid disorders and deficiency of nutrients & vitamins.

MEMORY LOSS AND OTHER SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA
While symptoms of dementia vary drastically, clinically at least two of the following mental skills must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia:

Memory
Communication and language
Ability to focus and pay attention
Reasoning and judgment
Visual perception

Those with dementia may have problems with short-term memory, planning meals, remembering if bushed teeth and appointments.

Most types of dementia are progressive with symptoms starting out slowly and gradually get worse. If you notice a family member or a friend is showing signs of memory loss or other thinking skills then schedule an appointment with healthcare profession as soon as possible for early diagnosis. For other questions, feel free to contact your pharmacist at ‪#‎Rx‬Oasis at 813-677-6000.

DEMENTIA RISK SELF ASSESSMENT
http://www.alzcast.org/memorysurv…/SelfAssessment_Intro.aspx