Dementia is a psychiatric syndrome that can be part of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. It is usually a progressive, chronic process in which various abilities are gradually lost. Dementia patients are often conspicuous by a deteriorating short-term memory. Thinking becomes slower – cognitive abilities decrease – and emotional and social behaviour, simply understanding … Course of the dementia disease
Middle stage The moderate degree of dementia is characterised by further loss of memory and initial involvement of cognitive abilities. Now, even events that could be retained at the beginning of the disease are forgotten or confused. Even familiar names and persons are confused or cannot be recalled spontaneously. Even in familiar surroundings, orientation difficulties … Middle stage | Course of the dementia disease
Frequency distribution Dementia is a phenomenon of old age and is increasingly becoming a widespread disease. Every 10th German who has passed the age of 65 already shows cognitive deficits, which in some cases can lead to a dementia syndrome. Between the ages of 65 and 70, the rate of illness is 2%. In the … Frequency distribution | Course of the dementia disease
Forecast There are dementia diseases which can be reversible. The course of the disease is determined by the underlying disease process. If a treatment option is available and is started quickly, the dementia symptoms that have developed can be completely regressed. Only about 10% of all diseases with dementia syndrome are reversible if treated in … Forecast | Course of the dementia disease
