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sometimes it an make it worse because it can make you see thing and hear things that are not there so you have dementia you should not use weed or maryjane or marijuana

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How old are people with dementia?

People with dementia are typically older adults, with the risk increasing with age. However, early-onset dementia can occur in individuals as young as their 40s or 50s. The majority of individuals diagnosed with dementia are over the age of 65.


Are there currently any effective treatments for dementia?

The goal of treating dementia is to control the symptoms of it and the type of treatment depends on the condition causing the dementia. For the different causes/treatments of dementia go to http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/dementia/overview.html


What are some of the more serious dementia symptoms?

Some serious dementia symptoms include memory loss affecting daily activities, disorientation in familiar places, difficulty communicating, changes in mood or behavior, and impaired judgment. It is important to consult a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.


What is one cause of loss of memory?

One cause of loss of memory could be brain injury or trauma, which can affect the brain's ability to form or retrieve memories.


Dealing with Dementia?

Dementia is classified as a loss of brain function that happens with certain diseases. It hampers thinking, memory, language, behavior and judgment. There are several types of dementia that are degenerative and cannot be reversed. The most common kind of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease. In elderly adults, the most common cause of dementia is lewy body disease. Those with this condition have out of the ordinary protein structures in particular locations in the mind. Dementia can also be caused by several small strokes, also known as vascular dementia.