Dementia

Question 1

What are the four types of dementia?

Answer 1

Alzheimer’s
Vascular
Lewy-Body
Frontotemporal

Question 2

What is Vascular Dementia caused by?

Answer 2

A reduced blood flow to the brain, typically a series of minor strokes, leading to worsened cognitive ability

Question 3

What is Lewy Body Dementia caused by?

Answer 3

Clumps of proteins called Lewy Bodies form inside brain regions involved with thinking memory and movement

Question 4

What is Alzheimer’s caused by?

Answer 4

Proteins called amyloids form plaques around brain cells. Another protein called tau forms tangles within brain cells

Question 5

What is Frontotemporal dementia caused by?

Answer 5

Degeneration to the neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain

Question 6

What are some symptoms of dementia ?

Answer 6

Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Being confused about time or place
Difficultly performing daily tasks