Dementia is a mental condition that severely affects every day routine of an individual with severe memory loss.

Dementia is common among patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and it leads to impaired memory and loss of cognitive abilities.

Another form of common dementia is vascular dementia that develops after stroke. Conditions like depression, side effects of medication, alcoholism, thyroid, and vitamin deficiency are also responsible to cause dementia symptoms but are reversible. The condition is often misunderstood as a part of the regular aging process; however, it is not the only factor associated with severe memory loss. 

The signs of dementia may vary widely among individuals but there are some common indicators of impaired functions.

• Memory
• Language and communication
• Focus
• Judgment and reasoning
• Visual perception

The condition develops due to damaged brain cells that interfere with their communication ability, affecting thinking and other behaviors. A short-term loss is commonly expected to develop in people with dementia.

The condition is progressive and gets worse gradually. Therefore, it is recommended not to ignore the common behavioral changes of memory loss. An early professional help can treat the condition before it gets complicated further. Early diagnosis of dementia can provide the individual with maximum treatment benefits. Rehabilitation and occupational therapies are generally provided to people with dementia.