Dementia doesn’t affect memory alone
Dementia can manifest itself in many ways and does not necessarily affect memory. For example, vision problems [13] may appear: in the place of a puddle, a person sees a hole, because the perception of three-dimensional space and color has changed. The black rug at the entrance to the store can seem like an abyss. A shiny bathroom floor can become like water – and this is because the brain misunderstands signals from the optic nerves.
There is a widespread belief that dementia occurs naturally as the body ages. A person begins to freak out as they age. But this is a myth and false statement.
Dementia is not a normal manifestation of old age. Behind any manifestation of senile dementia is either Alzheimer’s disease or some other disease. This is very important to understand because many forms of dementia cannot be cured. Correct diagnosis at an early stage makes it possible to slow down the development of the disease and improve the quality of life of a sick person. Alzheimer however currently has no definitive treatment is referred to as a terminal disease. But some people can still up to 20 years [14] with Alzheimer’s disease.
References:
[1] https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/types-dementia
[2] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease
[4] https://www.healthline.com/symptom/disorientation
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-progression-alzheimers
[6] https://www.healthline.com/health/types-dementia
[7] https://www.webmd.com/brain/picture-of-the-brain#1
[8] https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia-drugs-and-medication
[9] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease/difference-dementia-alzheimers#alzheimers-vs-dementia-symptoms
[10] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease/difference-dementia-alzheimers#alzheimers-vs-dementia-symptoms
[11] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease/difference-dementia-alzheimers#alzheimers-vs-dementia-symptoms
[12] https://www.webmd.com/stroke/guide/vascular-dementia
[13] https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/understanding-changes-in-behaviour/changes-in-perception-and-hallucinations-in-dementia/
[14] https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease/difference-dementia-alzheimers#outlook