{"id":2103,"date":"2021-05-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.boomershub.com\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2023-03-13T06:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T06:17:50","slug":"how-dementia-kills-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/how-dementia-kills-you","title":{"rendered":"How Dementia Kills? Check the FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/h2>\n

We all associate dementia with the loss of memory. However, loss of memory is only part of it. During the last stages of dementia, there are many complications and, finally, death.\u00a0<\/strong>There are many frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding how dementia kills you. We have selected the most important ones and provided answers below.<\/p>\n

How Does Dementia Cause Death?<\/h2>\n

Dementia is a progressive disorder that causes significant damage to the brain. The brain controls vital functions. This includes breathing, eating, walking, communicating, and going to the bathroom. Brain Injury thus results in complications such as falls, infections, malnutrition, and dehydration.\u00a0 These complications can lead to death.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Besides, As the disease progresses, people with dementia may become unable to care for themselves. They may have problems with eating and drinking and be\u00a0unable to control their bladder or bowels<\/a>. They may also lose the ability to walk or stand. Ultimately, dementia can lead to death.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although dementia is not a specific disease, the damage caused by it is often associated with degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, and\u00a0Lewy body dementia<\/a>. People with dementia typically die from complications of the disease.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Can We Reduce the Risk of Death Due to Dementia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, dementia is a disorder for which there is no cure. However, there are ways to cut the risk of death due to dementia. This can be done by managing the complications which arise due to the disorder. It is equally important to take preventative steps to minimize potential complications.<\/p>\n

Below we have listed the most common complications which occur secondary to dementia as well as tips to prevent them:\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0 \u00a0 Accidents<\/h3>\n

Accidents may occur as those with dementia often lack spatial awareness and stability. They forget their limitations, leading to falls and even fatal accidents.\u00a0
Ways to\u00a0prevent falls and accidents in elderly<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n