Dealing with Dementia — How?

Drawing comparing how a brain of an Alzheimer disease patient is affected to a normal brain

As we age our cognitive abilities may become impacted. Our ability to remember, to think, and to reason may decline and worsen over time. The word “Dementia” describes symptoms such as the following …

• Memory loss, which is usually noticed by someone else.
• Problems communicating or finding words.
• Trouble with visual and spatial abilities, such as getting lost while driving.
• Problems with reasoning or problem-solving.
• Trouble performing complex tasks.
• Trouble with planning and organizing.
• Poor coordination and control of movements.
• Confusion and disorientation.

This can lead to personality changes, depression, anxiety, and more.

In most cases the root cause is not reversible, and so over time there will be a steady decline. An example of this is Alzheimer’s.

• Mayo Clinic — Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.

There are also instances where it really can be reversed. Here are some examples of that ..

• Infections and immune disorders can lead to dementia like symptoms.
• Medication side effects
• A lack of specific nutrients such…