Dementia

Dementia is a term for conditions where loss of memory and other thinking abilities are severe such that they interfere with daily life. Dementia can have a significant impact on the quality of life of people with the condition, as well as their families and friends.

There are many types of dementia and are more than 100 different causes, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body disease.

Due to the high risk of injuries from falling, care for someone with dementia will most likely require the assistance of mobility, bathroom and general home care aids to assist with the muscle strength and coordination difficulties