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My friend has Dementia now the doctor has found. Now I wonder if I could get it? Thanks for the help.
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Do you have to have a family history to get Dementia?
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I think any of us could get it. Only Alzheimer's to my knowledge has a link to genetic history though. Other types of dementia are simply age and health related.
Some types of dementia are temporary, other types more permanent and debilitating.
Best is just to stay in good health, and trust in God to see us through.
Alzheimer's runs in my family, and I try to stay in good humor over the possibility myself.
Some types of dementia are temporary, other types more permanent and debilitating.
Best is just to stay in good health, and trust in God to see us through.
Alzheimer's runs in my family, and I try to stay in good humor over the possibility myself.
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Dementia is an umbrella term that covers multiple things, and there are still many unknown causes for the different types.
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Not really no! Bad lifestyle choices can cause dementia. For example alcohol misuse can lead to memory problems in some people. They may end up being given a dementia diagnosis ( alcohol induced ).
Certain medications are also known to cause memory problems as a side effect, but I don't know how far one's memory problems would go if these meds are not stopped or changed.
Certain medications are also known to cause memory problems as a side effect, but I don't know how far one's memory problems would go if these meds are not stopped or changed.
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I don't think it has to be hereditary. There are different causes for dementia.
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I was meant to add this the other day but forgot. Head injuries in some cases, can cause memory issues. Growths & tumors in the brain for some, can also eventually lead to dementia. Substance misuse, can cause the same issues, in the long run. Bad diet, can also contribute. Other illnesses, can eventually lead to this also . So it can be anything really.
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