What is Dementia exactly?

[Salazarr]

I have never heard of it before...
Could anybody please write a detailed article on what Dementia is and what its causes/effects are? It would be very appreciated :)
Thank you very much :)

[Greenpixy18]

I am not 100% sure so don't hold me to my word, but I think dementia is when your start slowly losing your abillity to function. So like for example you start losing the feeling in your arms or legs so they can't function properly anymore and things like that. It also applies to the brain, organs and so on.

[Salazarr]

ah i see, thank you very much, now i know what it means :)
So you start loosing your abilities :( Is it permanenent? Or is it curable?

[admin]

I have never heard of it before...
Could anybody please write a detailed article on what Dementia is and what its causes/effects are? It would be very appreciated :)
Thank you very much :)

As we grow older, we lost brain cells but for people with dementia, loss of brain cells happen much quicker and as a result , they got memory difficults (forgetting things easily) , difficulties in planning, and there is some emotional changes (more easily irritable etc...) . In later stages, they even struggle to remember how to do daily routines such as combing, putting buttons on etc...

It is progressive condition and it is estimated around 5 per cent will be affected in the population of people who are older than 65.

[Salazarr]

oh! much clearer explanation, thank you very much both of you!
It happens much quicker...hmm, but than why is it more harmfull for people over ages 65?

[Shiru78]

If you've watched the harry potter series, you must've noticed the DEMENTORS. They sucked out your life, your emotions, your happiness and your thoughts. They leave you in a NULL world.

That is what was in the movie, but that is exactly what happens with Dementia in real people.

The user - admin above gave a nice explanation to the topic, I'll tell you what happens with people suffering from Dementia.

Imagine John Doe is a guy who suffers from Dementia, the poor soul will actually talk things twice in between conversation. For example, he may say something, then kind of switch off and say the same thing again. He won't be the same John Doe people knew as, he would turn into a complete different personality. He won't be able to understand what's going on - on the TV. He'll find himself incapable of doing simple tasks like brushing his teeth and in many cases, even Writing. He'll grow irritable and frustrated. He begins losing confidence.

These, my friend are just some of the many symptoms of Dementia.

[Salazarr]

ahh! now i understand! thanks to both of you :)
So that is why it is more vulnerable to old people, since they already have a bit of there lives sucked out.

[priyank_unbeatable]

please see my this thread for more about dementias.
http://www.mentalhealthforum.com/showthread.php?t=82
yes dementia has and increasing rate now a days...
who agree with me that it is because of the junk food consumptions?

[bowman]

Yes, the posts by Admin and Shiru gave a detail account of what it is, actually. However, i can add a bit, it is a bit like losing control of your senses and repeating the same thing.

[Salazarr]

Oh...well this does relate to getting your soul sucked up right?

[raushan2007]

Can anyone correct me if i am wrong....When we grow up we loose our brain cells...and we forget things...Is that whats Dementia?

[goutham]

Dementia is the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning. It is not a disease, but a group of symptoms that may accompany some diseases or conditions affecting the brain.

There are many different types of dementia, each with their own causes. The most common dementia symptoms include loss of memory, confusion, and changes in personality, mood and behaviour.

[zinta]

i think the decaying of brain cells lead to this disease....i am not sure about it..but i find this problem as a severe one....please help me out in this.....do you think its a life taking problem???

[aasim]

As we grow older, we lost brain cells but for people with dementia, loss of brain cells happen much quicker and as a result , they got memory difficults (forgetting things easily) , difficulties in planning, and there is some emotional changes (more easily irritable etc...) . In later stages, they even struggle to remember how to do daily routines such as combing, putting buttons on etc...

It is progressive condition and it is estimated around 5 per cent will be affected in the population of people who are older than 65.

Even i had never heard about it till now, so thanks to you i got to know what is it..can you tell the symtomps of this dementia, i want to know about it..?

[Jackson]

Dementia is a disorder which affects the human mind and causes a person to lose grasp on the cognitive, functional and emotional aspects of his life.The person can face memorizing things and problem solving.

[rinky9888]

Dementia is the progressive loss of functions of the brain. It occurs as a result of physical changes in the structure of the brain. These changes affect memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. As it is a progressive disease, the symptoms will gradually get worse and it will affect you more and more.

[singanikav]

Me too hearing dementia first time here only. Very scaring:O