Humm hum hum. To say this is an educative post is an understatement. Sincerely, I got to know about Dementia for the first time, please no one should laugh at me.Am really serious.I don't know wether African folks don't have it, or don't know it exists.....thanks to poor habit of visiting hospital for medical check-up. At times when such symptoms are observed, we may think it spiritual.... Though when you talked about the little boy that run around, and only been seen by your grandma, i was relieved, that it may not be hallucinations ,and could be real.
Am however amazed at the simple preventive measures individuals may take to prevent this diseases. Thanks very much @abigael-dantes for this eye opener post. I have learnt alot about causes, preventive measures, clinical test , symptoms, and some examples of those infected with dementia, and types of it too.
Hello Dear @steepup :)
It makes truly happy to hear my post has enlightened you about this topic.
There are many cultures that will dismiss dementia for regarding it just as an aspect of aging, or for what you said there "it may be considered spiritual". But, it is very important learning about it. Sometimes dismissing a medical condition can just make things more difficult for the person afflicted by it as well as for their family members.
There is only one thing in your comment I would like to make an observation about: dementia is a degenerative disease, not an infection. Ok? :)
Lots of love to you my dear.
Oh thanks for the correction.
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