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Dementia is a progressive and terminal disease. It is essential that you should diagnose this disease only if there is clear evidence (as described below). Questions to ask the family or friends • When did you first notice a problem? Often, a relative will recall symptoms starting several months or years before help was first […]
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Why is diagnosis of dementia important?
As with any other illness, knowing why a loved relative is behaving in a strange manner can make the burden less stressful. The carers can be taught what to expect in the years ahead and plan for the future. It is also important to note that in a few elderly people the dementia is caused […]
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How does dementia affect the family?
How does dementia affect the family? The elderly are treated with respect and love in most families. When an elderly person starts behaving in an unusual manner, it causes the family a great deal of distress. The person may forget who his closest relatives are. Aggressive behaviour, agitation and confusion, and sexually inappropriate behaviour cause […]
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When should you suspect dementia?
When should you suspect dementia? Suspect dementia when an elderly person: • is brought with complaints of disturbed behaviour; • is forgetting things more than usual; • has been confused or agitated or aggressive for more than a month. From Mental health articles, post When should you suspect dementia? Post Footer automatically generated by wp-posturl […]
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Dementia in developing countries: why is it important?
Alzheimer’s disease is the commonest cause of dementia. It is a label that is well recognised in the developed countries of Europe, North America and in Japan. Why? Because these nations have a significant proportion of older people. Developing countries, on the other hand, have had a relatively small proportion of older people and a […]
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Stages of Deminta
The stages of dementia Early stage. The person may appear confused and forgetful about things that have just happened. Concentration and making decisions become difficult. She may lose interest in her usual activities. Most families (and health workers) consider this phase as a part of ‘normal’ ageing. Middle stage. Confusion, forgetfulness and mood changes become […]
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Memory problems in old age: when is this abnormal?
We associate growing old with becoming absent-minded, and our mental abilities do in fact fade as we grow old. However, this does not mean that we forget who our relatives are, or where we live, or other important facts. The memory loss of dementia is much more severe than in normal ageing. Thus, the person […]
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What can make an elderly person with disturbed behaviour
Sometimes aggression or confusion occurs in elderly people. Less often, relatives many complain that the elderly person has become sexually inappropriate, or is constantly demanding to go out of the house even though he is confused. Another type of disturbed behaviour is when a person simply withdraws from her everyday life and appears to lose […]
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Things to remember when dealing with postnatal mental health problems
Things to remember when dealing with postnatal mental health problems • Mothers can develop depression or psychosis after childbirth. • Postnatal depression is a common condition. It is commoner in mothers whose marriages are unhappy or who have had a difficult delivery. • Because mothers are expected to be happy and involved in baby care, […]
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What to do for postnatal psychosis
What to do for postnatal psychosis • The mother may need to be hospitalised for a few days. Refer her to the nearest mental health or other appropriate hospital. • Use antipsychotic medicines to bring the illness under control. You can use haloperidol, 5–10 mg a day, or other antipsychotic medicines. Sleeping medicines at night […]
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