Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Dementia is a group of diseases affecting thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood, and behavior.It is a progressive condition, with gradual worsening in brain function affecting a person's ability to carry out activities of daily living.When the Alzheimer's Society of Maldives held public awareness sessions on dementia, it was found that there were frequently asked questions raised during panel discussions were similar across different venues.This review aims to demystify dementia and covers what generalists need to know about dementia as clinicians and to raise awareness regarding dementia among the community.The global dementia burden and the impact of dementia are outlined.The common types, symptoms, and stages of dementia, diagnosis, treatment, support, and genetic and modifiable risk factors are described.
Source: Medicina Universitaria
Author: Shyh Poh-Teo
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Alzheimer's Society
OpenAlex ID: W4404755781