As we discussed in our last blog, “What Is Dementia?” the effects of dementia are much more life changing than the mild memory loss that comes from aging. Today, we are going to discuss the causes of dementia.
According to WebMD, here are many reasons that a person may develop dementia:
· Diseases that cause the brain to degenerate or lose nerve cells, including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease.
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· Diseases, such as stroke that affect blood vessels
· Toxic reactions in the body from excessive drug or alcohol use.
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· Deficiencies in diet, such as vitamin B12 and folate.
· Fluid accumulation in the brain that can result from brain tumors, infections or injuries.
· Infections that impact the brain and spinal cord, such as AIDS dementia complex and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
· Head injury
· Illnesses in other parts of the body, such as kidney, liver and lung.
If your senior loved one suffers from dementia and/or needs supervision during the day while you work, consider an adult day care center. Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is the premier adult day care center located in Fenton, MO. The cost of adult day care is less than half of assisted living and less than one fourth of the price of nursing home care. Payment options include Missouri Aged and Disable Waiver, long term care insurance, veteran’s benefits and private pay.
Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is licensed by the State of Missouri and welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and your loved ones to answer your questions about adult day care. Please feel free to visit the Bon Vivant website at www.goodlivinglonger.com or call Angela at 636-343-1600.
Article by Beverly McKee