A dementia diagnosis not only affects the person living with it, but also their caregivers, friends, family, and the community in which they live. There are nearly 24,000 people over the age of 65 in the Ottawa and Renfrew region who are living with dementia. By 2030, that number will double.
The goal of dementia education is to provide information that helps you expand your knowledge and understanding of dementia and brain health. The more we know about dementia the better able we are to prevent it, and to live well with it.
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Dementia Education
Mild Cognitive Impairment MCI نقص الإدراك المعتدل
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a slight but noticeable decline in mental abilities. MCI can affect memory, judgement, thinking, or language. These symptoms are less severe than dementia but more severe than in normal aging.
Dementia Education
Young Onset Dementia ما هو الخرف مبكر الحدوث؟
Dementia rarely occurs in young people. When dementia symptoms occur before age 65, it is called Young Onset Dementia. Learn about this form of dementia, its symptoms and the local resources available in the community.
Dementia Education
Vascular Dementia الخرف الوعائي
Brain cells need a constant supply of blood and nutrients to work well. Vascular Dementia is caused by a lack of blood supply to the brain. A lack of blood supply could be caused by a leak in blood vessels or a blockage. This form of dementia can look different for each person.
Dementia Education
Mixed Dementia الخرف المختلط
A person can be diagnosed with more than one type of dementia. This is called Mixed Dementia. More than half of all people with Alzheimer’s Disease have another type of dementia at the same time. It is also difficult to diagnose and takes a combination of tests.
Dementia Education
Fronto Temporal Dementia الخرف الجبهي الصدغي
Frontotemporal Dementia is a type of dementia that occurs when a type of protein in the brain disrupts connections between brain cells. This is not a common form of dementia. One of the common symptoms in this dementia is problems with speech and grammar.
Dementia Education
Alzheimer-s disease مرض الزهايمر
There are many types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. There are also two forms of Alzheimer’s disease: Familial and Sporadic. Read the factsheet to learn more about the two forms, the associated symptoms, diagnosis and the local support resources.
Dementia Education
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a slight but noticeable decline in mental abilities. MCI can affect memory, judgement, thinking, or language. These symptoms are less severe than dementia but more severe than in normal aging.
Dementia Education
Diagnosed with Dementia – What Does it Mean
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with dementia, you might have questions about the diagnosis or what the future holds. We have some frequently asked questions to help you plan ahead.
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