There are various types of Dementia

Dementia is a medical term, which is generally used for a condition in which a person experiences decline in the mental ability severe enough to interrupt the normal workings of a person. There are various types of Dementia and it is only through a talk with your doctor, you can figure out which type of dementia you are suffering from. There are various clinics and medical institutions running, which provide adequate care and attention to the dementia patients so that they can get back to their normal life as soon as possible. It is only through proper care, support of loved ones and medication, can one begin to cope with this disease.
If a doctor has informed you that you are suffering from dementia, it does not mean that you have a brain condition which will impair your memory, thinking abilities and concentration day by day. There needs to be an understanding that there are various types of dementia. Essentially, if you have been diagnosed with dementia, it does not necessarily mean it will affect your memory and concentration. One of the common types of dementia, which affects a large number of people is the Vascular dementia. In this, a person usually gets strokes, which may come in the form of major strokes or silent strokes, which can happen without realization or warnings. The early symptoms of vascular dementia can be seen as poor judgement, difficulty in planning and hardships making decisions.
Another type of dementia is "Dementia with Lewy Bodies". In this type of dementia, the sufferer forms lewy bodies, which are nothing but the deposits of protein that take place in the cortex (part of the brain). The symptoms of DLB can be seen as disturbed sleep patterns, having visual hallucinations, memory trouble and impaired decision making.
Another common type, which is found in the majority of the people, is Parkinson's Disease Dementia. It is mostly the same as DLB and both share a majority of the same symptoms. Mixed dementia is another medical condition in which a person suffers from more than one type of dementia at a time. It is usually a combination of the vascular dementia and Alzheimer’ disease.
Frontotemporal dementia is a condition in which the sufferer develops cell damage in those areas of the brain, which play a pivotal role in planning, speech and judgement. In this type of dementia, a person exhibits personality and behavior changes, finds difficulty in using the right words mid conversation and develops balance problems.
No matter which type of dementia is involved, however, the various symptoms remain the same like memory loss, difficulty in planning, organizing and decision making, change in personality and behavior and concentration problems. It is advisable to consult your doctor when you notice such problems in your daily life, or in those of your loved ones. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the disease to an extent and avoid further degeneration of the mind and your well-being.