Understanding Dementia

Educational information

Types of Dementia

Educational information about different forms of dementia and their characteristics.

Common Types:

Alzheimer's Disease (60-80% of cases)
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson’s Disease with Dementia
Mixed Dementia
Early-onset Dementia

Early Warning Signs

Recognizing the difference between normal aging and signs of dementia.

10 Warning Signs:

1. Memory loss affecting daily activities
2. Difficulty with familiar tasks
3. Problems with language
4. Disorientation to time and place
5. Poor or decreased judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things
8. Changes in mood or behavior
9. Changes in personality
10. Loss of initiative

Disease Progression

Understanding the typical stages of dementia and what to expect.

Stage Descriptions

Behavioral Management Strategies [Coming Soon]

Practical approaches for managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia.

Common Behaviors and Strategies:

Community Resources [Coming Soon]

Provider Categories:

Government Assistance Programs [Coming Soon]

Information about federal, state, and local programs available to families.

Transportation Services [Coming Soon]

Options for maintaining independence and accessing services

Available Programs:

Transportation Services [Coming Soon]

Options for maintaining independence and accessing services

Transportation Resources: