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Dementia is an umbrella term, under that umbrella fall diseases such as Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, white matter disease, fronto-temporal dementia and many others.
Dementia is neither a disease nor a diagnosis. Dementia refers to symptoms usually caused by some underlying disease most often a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's, to name only one. However, there are also treatable conditions that can mimic true dementia symptoms. That's why it's very important to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of the dementia symptoms. I use a simple analogy of a headache. It is neither a disease nor a diagnosis. It is a symptom that may be caused by stress, the flu or a brain tumor. You would want to know the cause of your headache. So to with dementia.
Going to refer you to your favorite search engine. Type into search "Different Dementias" or any similar words. You will be supplied with a list. Alzheimer's Disease is a particular KIND of dementia, and was named for the man who discovered aspects of the disease. Dementia is the overall word for many differing kinds of dementia. Wikipedia has a good short definition for you that starts out with:
"Dementia is a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases (most commonly Alzheimer's), which is characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that impacts a person's ability to perform everyday activities. This typically involves problems with memory, thinking, behavior, and motor control.[10] Aside from memory impairment and a disruption in thought patterns, the most common symptoms include emotional problems, difficulties with language, and decreased motivation.[2] The symptoms may be described as occurring in a continuum over several stages."..........
So looking up "define dementia" will get you this short and quite complete definition of dementia.
When I first began in nursing over 50 years ago there were no differing diagnoses. You, as an elder, either were competent or were "senile". That antiquated word has now bit the dust and we know there are many different kinds of dementia, each with its special characteristics and each diagnosed more or less easily. Just a few: Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy's Bodie Dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, and so on and on.
Welcome to the Forum, and I wish you luck; there's a ton of stuff to research.
ALZ falls under the Dementia umbrella but it effects the brain much differently.
The difference was discribed to me as such.
Dementia...the person knows its a stove but has forgotten how to use it.
ALZ...forgets its a stove. Take two fingers from each had and cross them like tic tack toe. The brain has memory pathways. Now take one of those fingers and lift it off the finger its laying on. This is a disruption in the pathway. They become tangles. Only an autopsy can really determine ALZ.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
https://www.alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia
"There are over 100 forms of dementia, with the most well-known form of dementia being Alzheimer's disease."
Type into search "Different Dementias" or any similar words.
You will be supplied with a list.
Alzheimer's Disease is a particular KIND of dementia, and was named for the man who discovered aspects of the disease.
Dementia is the overall word for many differing kinds of dementia.
Wikipedia has a good short definition for you that starts out with:
"Dementia is a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases (most commonly Alzheimer's), which is characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that impacts a person's ability to perform everyday activities. This typically involves problems with memory, thinking, behavior, and motor control.[10] Aside from memory impairment and a disruption in thought patterns, the most common symptoms include emotional problems, difficulties with language, and decreased motivation.[2] The symptoms may be described as occurring in a continuum over several stages."..........
So looking up "define dementia" will get you this short and quite complete definition of dementia.
When I first began in nursing over 50 years ago there were no differing diagnoses. You, as an elder, either were competent or were "senile". That antiquated word has now bit the dust and we know there are many different kinds of dementia, each with its special characteristics and each diagnosed more or less easily. Just a few: Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy's Bodie Dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, and so on and on.
Welcome to the Forum, and I wish you luck; there's a ton of stuff to research.
The difference was discribed to me as such.
Dementia...the person knows its a stove but has forgotten how to use it.
ALZ...forgets its a stove. Take two fingers from each had and cross them like tic tack toe. The brain has memory pathways. Now take one of those fingers and lift it off the finger its laying on. This is a disruption in the pathway. They become tangles. Only an autopsy can really determine ALZ.