Dementia is a condition where an affected individual will have a short term memory difficulties, problem with speech (language), getting lost ( orientation), ability to complete routine tasks ( apraxia) ability to complete complex multi step tasks( paying bills, getting groceries, preparing food).
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Dementias can be various types:
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- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia due to head trauma
- Dementia due to Parkinson Disease
- Dementia-Normal Pressure Hydrocephalous
- Dementia due to HIV/AIDS, Syphilis
- Dementia due Chronic Alcohol use
and More...
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Many patients with dementia have behavioral problems, which causes stress to care givers. We do evaluate and manage the behavioral problems associated with dementias.