Vidyasagar Vangala, MD; FAPA

Dementia is a condition where an affected individual will 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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Alzheimers 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