Dementia

Overview

Dementia is a syndrome of progressive cognitive decline interfering with daily function.

Symptoms

• •Memory impairment
• •Aphasia
• •Apraxia
• •Executive dysfunction

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓MMSE/MoCA
• ✓MRI
• ✓Blood tests
• ✓Neuropsych eval

Treatments

• →Cholinesterase inhibitors
• →Memantine
• →Behavioral therapy
• →Caregiver support

Risk Factors