Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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What is Alzheimer’s?

General memory loss.

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What is Dementia? (Very basic)

Loss of memory.

You can have different types.

For example, Frontal Lobe Dementia - makes them angry which could mean they are a danger to themselves.

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The PIES Alzheimer’s and Dementia affects are...

Intellectual but both can affect physical.

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia includes...

Loss of whereabouts - more likely to fall.

Lack of control over bladder.

Lack of showers/ baths/ cleaning teeth.

Forgetting to:

  • Sleep
  • Drink
  • Eat
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