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Alzheimer’s is dementia. In fact, it is the most common form of the disease. There are several different types of dementia - some with specific symptoms and stages as well as overlapping and shared characteristics.
You might want to google for more information regarding the differences.
Types of Dementia - most common but not limited to:
Just looking at your profile, I'm amazed to see you set out on caregiving ten years ago. What you have to say about your mother and your stepfather is extremely touching, and you have done so well to keep them together so long.
Is this change in your mother sudden and recent? - I ask because if so it's always worth checking for acute infections and getting a medical opinion.
Not being oriented to place can be a sign of Alzheimer's Disease but I believe it's common in most forms of dementia whatever their cause. Have you and your mother's care team been able to reassure and comfort her? There are various techniques for doing that, as well as for distracting her onto other activities to divert her attention.
Is it okay to ask how your stepfather is getting on?
Witnessing the cognitive decline of a parent is always challenging. There's an article on this site with an overview of the different kinds of dementia, including Alzheimer's. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/different-forms-of-dementia-138582.htm I've read questions from others that come here wondering if it's important to understand or receive an exact diagnosis. I'm sure it's helpful to have some idea of what you're dealing with. However, I think it's important to understand that in all cases it's a progressive disease. So, like Countrymouse said, as caregivers what might be more important is finding techniques, strategies, and comfort measures that help get you through the more difficult stages of any form of dementia.
The best way to look at theis disease is this: Picture dementia as an umbrella and there are many many strings hanging from the umbrella. These strings represent different types of dementias, Alzheimer's being the biggest group and there are many other types of dementias Frontal Temporal Dementia , vascular dementia and the list goes on a long way. Scientist have determined there are well over 80 different types of dementias but as I said Alzheimer's is the most prevalent type and the best known. Long term memories often take over as the disease invades the brain and impacts our short term memory which in part may be why she is asking about school and work. Those memories long ago create deep paths in our brain and they stick around even as other parts are harder to access and disappear. This is a terrible situation to watch and see your loved one slip away so I send you positive thoughts in your journey of caring. Acknowledge your Mother's feelings assure her she doesn't need to leave to go anywhere and all is fine. Trying to ask her to remember creates anxiety as she cant remember as the disease progresses some memories are just gone. Redirect her to talk about school what does she remember who were her friends what was her favorite part are good questions to keep her engaged redirect and decrease anxiety. I wish you the best
I suppose people look at it in different ways. As I started to read about dementia, I think of it in this way: If a person has Alzhiemers, as it progresses, it will cause dementia. If a person has Parkinson's Disease, it can cause them to develop dementia. And so on. In the early stages of a condition like Alzheimers the patient has the disease, but, it may be years before they develop dementia, meaning they are so affected that their memory and abilities to function is significantly reduced.
A discussion with her doctor might help answer some questions. They might also check her out to see if she has something else like a UTI. Sometimes, that causes people to act unusual or have hallucinations. Any change in mental status should be reported to her doctor.
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.
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You might want to google for
more information regarding the differences.
Types of Dementia - most common but not limited to:
Alzheimer's.
Vascular dementia.
Lewy body dementia.
Parkinson's.
Frontotemporal.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob.
Wernicke-Korsakoff.
Mixed dementia.
Just looking at your profile, I'm amazed to see you set out on caregiving ten years ago. What you have to say about your mother and your stepfather is extremely touching, and you have done so well to keep them together so long.
Is this change in your mother sudden and recent? - I ask because if so it's always worth checking for acute infections and getting a medical opinion.
Not being oriented to place can be a sign of Alzheimer's Disease but I believe it's common in most forms of dementia whatever their cause. Have you and your mother's care team been able to reassure and comfort her? There are various techniques for doing that, as well as for distracting her onto other activities to divert her attention.
Is it okay to ask how your stepfather is getting on?
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/different-forms-of-dementia-138582.htm
I've read questions from others that come here wondering if it's important to understand or receive an exact diagnosis. I'm sure it's helpful to have some idea of what you're dealing with. However, I think it's important to understand that in all cases it's a progressive disease. So, like Countrymouse said, as caregivers what might be more important is finding techniques, strategies, and comfort measures that help get you through the more difficult stages of any form of dementia.
A discussion with her doctor might help answer some questions. They might also check her out to see if she has something else like a UTI. Sometimes, that causes people to act unusual or have hallucinations. Any change in mental status should be reported to her doctor.