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The senior living experts at Assisted Living Locators of Los Angeles are Dementia Care Certified® and can help you understand what’s happening with your loved one and how to best to care for him or her.
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Most Common Types of Dementia Explained
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive issues not related to aging that are severe enough to be noticeable to other people, but not serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders. The major ones are listed below.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Prevalence
60-70% of dementia cases
Characterized by
Amyloid plaques and beta tangles.
Symptoms include
Impairments in memory, language, and visuospatial skills
Vascular Dementia
Prevalence
10-20% of dementia cases
Characterized by
Disease or injury to the blood vessels leading to the brain.
Symptoms include
Impaired motor skills and judgement.
Frontotemporal Dementia
Prevalence
10% of dementia cases
Characterized by
Deterioration of frontal and temporal lobes of the brain..
Symptoms include
Personality changes and issues with language.
Lewy Body Dementia
Prevalence
5% of dementia cases
Characterized by
Lewy body protein deposits on nerve cells.
Symptoms include
Hallucinations, disordered sleep, impaired thinking and motor skills.
Local Los Angeles caregiver resources
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Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Dementia workshops, counseling and support groups in a variety of languages.
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USC Family Caregiver Support Center
Support for family caregivers including social workers.
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Parkinson’s Community LA
Support groups and information for Parkinson’s care partners and family
Learn moreCheck out our memory care blog posts
Tuesday, January 26th 2021
Do "Brain Boosting" Memory Supplements Work for the Elderly?
Brain-boosting memory supplements are advertised everywhere but do they work? The answer is no. Exercise & strong relationships do more for seniors.
Monday, June 10th 2019
Options for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Communities
There are a number of different types of dementia care communities in the Los Angeles area. Sarah discusses them here.
Tuesday, August 18th 2020
Assisted Living & Dementia Care in Los Angeles: When Couples Have Different Needs
Accommodating couples with different physical & cognitive needs is a challenge. We can help you navigate this challenging situation in the LA area.