{"id":1017,"date":"2021-09-14T18:03:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T12:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ankurrehab.com\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2021-09-14T18:08:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T12:38:06","slug":"dementia-a-complete-guide-to-its-subtle-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ankurrehab.com\/dementia-a-complete-guide-to-its-subtle-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia: A Complete Guide to Its Subtle Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dementia isn’t actually a disease but a group of symptoms caused by several other conditions. As estimated, over 50 million people are living with dementia worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s. Studies also say that about 60%-80% of people with dementia are suffering from Alzheimer’s. However, there are 50 other causes of dementia too.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, symptoms of dementia may improve with treatment. But some of the diseases that cause dementia aren’t treatable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s learn more about the syndrome and when to visit a <\/span>Mental Health Rehabilitation Center<\/b><\/a> for help.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Dementia?<\/b><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Dementia is a broad term that explains a loss of memory, thinking ability, logical reasoning, attention, and other mental abilities. These variations are critical enough to intervene with occupational or social functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned above, most things can cause dementia. When the parts of your brain used for memory, language, learning, and decision-making are damaged or diseased, it happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who gets dementia?<\/b><\/p>\n

Dementia tends to develop mostly in elderly people; hence it is considered a late-life disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reports say, around 5%-8% of adults over age 65 have some form of dementia. And this percentage doubles every 5 years. Moreover, as many as half of the people have some dementia in their 80s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of Dementia<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Causes<\/p>\n

Some of the most common causes of dementia are degenerative neurological diseases and vascular disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some common reversible causes of dementia are:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n