{"id":1034,"date":"2021-10-13T18:54:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ankurrehab.com\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:27:34","slug":"5-most-common-myths-busted-about-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ankurrehab.com\/5-most-common-myths-busted-about-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Common Myths Busted About Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dementia<\/span><\/a> is a generic expression for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and various thinking abilities that are serious enough to intervene with everyday living. One common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dementia is not a singular disease but a general term \u2014 like heart disease \u2014 that comprises a broad range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia overflow \u2013 like what it is, how it affects, who gets it, etc. All such myths abide people from understanding the disease and supporting those affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even people avoid reaching the Psychiatric or <\/span>Best De-Addiction Centre in India<\/b><\/a> as they are surrounded by myths like it can not be treatable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s bust some of the common myths…<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #1 – Only elders develop dementia<\/b><\/p>\n

Truth- It is common to see that most people with dementia are seniors, but some are also seen suffering from dementia in their 30s.<\/span><\/p>\n

The usual age of dementia onset does occur in the older years. But, in the cases of early-onset dementia, this age may be dramatically reduced. If dementia occurs before reaching old age, there are high chances that it is genetic, and in such cases, dementia age of onset may lower to a person’s mid-30s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #2 – If a family member has dementia, I will have it, too<\/b><\/p>\n

Truth: As mentioned above, the most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. And genetics can be responsible for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As lifestyle and environmental factors also contribute to its development, it is likely to be only one of the many factors that play a role. But again, it is not compulsory that if any family member of yours has dementia, you will have to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #3 – Dementia is ever preventable<\/b><\/p>\n

Truth -It is, sadly is untrue. There are possible factors that can significantly reduce the risk of certain types of dementia developing or delay their onset but can not prevent it.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, we have listed 12 factors that can increase the risk of dementia. Such as:<\/span><\/p>\n