What is Dementia?
Dementia doesn’t just impact individual patients—it can cause a ripple effect of disruption and concern through entire families.
As a broad term, dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that impacts memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. This decline can affect individuals differently, depending on the kind of dementia, including conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease.
Some common dementia symptoms to watch for include:
- Confusion or difficulty understanding familiar environments or situations
- Impaired judgment, making decisions that are out of character or unsafe
- Memory loss or forgetting recent events or important details
- Changes in behavior such as noticeable shifts in personality or daily routines
Recognizing the early signs of dementia can help you get the care you or your loved one needs as soon as possible, ensuring the best possible outcome and plan of treatment.
Our Approach to Dementia Treatment
At Totally Psyched!, our mission is to support you or your loved one through every step of the dementia treatment process by crafting individualized treatment plans designed for each patient’s unique set of challenges.
We offer a variety of dementia treatment approaches to ensure comprehensive care:
- Cognitive therapy designed to enhance memory, problem-solving skills, and overall cognitive function
- Lifestyle adjustments such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction techniques to support brain health
- Dementia medications when appropriate to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning
By combining these strategies through in-person or telehealth-based treatments, our team of mental health specialists is dedicated to guiding you through the different stages of dementia with dignity and support. At Totally Psyched!, you can trust that we’re here to listen, adapt, and stand by you and your family.
Common Causes and Types of Dementia
Dementia arises from a variety of factors that lead to the deterioration of brain cells. Contributing factors include genetics, lifestyle choices, cardiovascular health, and past head injuries, all of which can increase the risk of developing dementia.
The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, where abnormal protein deposits accumulate and result in the loss of neurons and cognitive decline. Vascular dementia develops when reduced blood flow—often due to strokes or other blood vessel issues—impairs the brain’s functioning, while Lewy body dementia occurs when abnormal protein deposits, known as Lewy bodies, disrupt brain activity, affecting both cognition and movement.
Another type of dementia, frontotemporal dementia, stems from the gradual degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes, impacting personality, behavior, and language. Some individuals may also experience mixed dementia, a combination of two or more types, such as Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
When to Seek Treatment for Dementia
It can sometimes be challenging to know when to reach out for help with dementia. If you or a loved one begins to notice persistent memory loss, confusion, or a decline in the ability to perform everyday tasks, it might be time to explore professional treatment.
Early intervention is crucial in managing dementia symptoms effectively. Seeking an evaluation can help identify early signs of dementia and ensure that you receive the most appropriate treatment for dementia.
At Totally Psyched!, our caring team is ready to support you through every step of the treatment process, making sure that you have access to the best dementia care available here in our Winter Garden, FL clinic or remotely through our convenient telehealth care option. Contact us today to get a personalized dementia treatment plan for you and your family.
