Collection of Webtoons about Fighting Dementia

Overcoming Dementia

Gangwon State

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

Center for Dementia Relief

Center for Dementia Relief

Collection of Webtoons about Fighting Dementia

Overcoming Dementia

Edited

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

Written and Illustrated

- Namjasaram - Psychiatry Specialist, Cartoon Artist - Kangwon National University College of Medicine Graduate and Trainee - Publishing Do you want to know your mind, Simritoon on Instagram - Published Do you want to know your mind, Simritoon, Oct,  - Publishing cartoons to Bomnae, a Chuncheon-si local newspaper, and Gangwon Dominilbo - Publishing to Dong-A Ilbo, “Doctors Making Cartoons” - Working with Center for Dementia of Gangwon State, City of Chuncheon Mental Health Center

Translation and supervision

Cho Soo-kyung of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Collection of Webtoons about Fighting Dementia

Foreword

It has been  years since the Center for Dementia of Gangwon State has been with the people of Gangwon. During this time, we have seen a steady increase in those suffering from dementia in Gangwon. With the increase of people with dementia, many suggestions are being made nationally to help resolve this situa- tion, but we are still facing troubles improving societal aware- ness towards dementia. Within this social trend, the Center for Dementia of Gangwon State and the Center for Dementia Relief (치매안심센터) have been trying to improve the negative social perception of demen- tia and making a “Dementia Relief Society” (치매안심사회) in which the people with dementia and their family may live happi- ly within their local community.

Even so, many are not receiving the appropriate care that they deserve due to remnant societal hostility towards people with dementia. Even worse, as caring for persons with dementia requires continuous and lengthy commitment, some caregivers suffer from social isolation or are restricted from participating in the workforce.

Fully aware of these difficulties, the Center for Dementia of Gangwon State created an easily comprehensible cartoon. We compiled a series of webtoons describing dementia that we have been publishing since last year, and added information about the societal support that people with dementia and their family may receive.

We hope that this book will help relieve the societal discomfort towards dementia and better understand the facts related to this disease. We extend our greatest gratitude to the  Municipal and County Centers for Dementia Relief that work hard for the health and happiness of the many elderly in Gangwon State.

Head of Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

Jinhyung Joo

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Webtoon about Fighting Dementia- Overcoming Dementia

A webtoon about fighting dementia from the Center for Dementia of Gangwon State and the author of “Simritoon” Palhogwangjang

Overcoming Dementia

1. Why does dementia occur?

The types and causes of dementia

Vascular dementia occurs when cerebral vascular accident(CVA) are clogged or damaged, which may lead to a stroke that can severely damage the brain. It is the second most common cause after Alzheimer’s disease (20~30%).

blood clots

Infarction Cerebral

These pathologic processes occur acutely and the symptoms vary widely by the degree and location of occurrence. Different parts of our brains do different things.

Why does dementia occur?

The types and causes of dementia

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Bent

slow

stiff

slow

Dementia occurs due to various causes that may damage the brain’s function. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia. (50~60%)

Gradual loss of cognitive function

Although the exact cause has not been discovered yet, the abnormal build-up of proteins kills nerve cells, leading to an overall regression and shrinkage of cranial nerves.

Lewy Body dementia occurs when an abnormal lump of protein, known as the “Lewy Body” builds up and kills nerve cells, and is sometimes accompanied by motor disorders as seen in Parkinson’s disease or hallucination cases.

Why is there a deer here?

tremor

Frontotemporal dementia often leads to personality changes or declining language function even before we see a clear loss of memory. Although the exact

Why does dementia occur?

Persistent consumption of alcohol over a long period of time is a cause of dementia. Alcoholic dementia is caused by the toxicity of alcohol itself, cause is unknown,it is said that familial medical history and the accompanying deficiency of Vitamin B1. is involved. As its name suggests, it starts from the frontaland temporal lobes of the brain.

Various forms of dementia also occur from other diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s

Dementia is not an incurable disease. Early diagnosis and care may delay the progression of the disease and disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Hydrocephalus, mitigates the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Cerebellar Atrophy, or Amyotrophic Lateral Dementia (Hereafter BPSD) related to dementia that Scelerosis(Lou Gehrig’s). pose hindrances to everyday life, leading to a better quality of life. Unprejudiced attention and intervention may help overcome dementia.

In particular, for cases of Reversible dementia, which take up about 5~10% of dementia cases, we can expect noticeable improvements if the root cause* is cured early.

*Pseudodementia from depression, Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Brain tumor or Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Infectious diseases, Endocrine diseases, Deficiency diseases, Alcoholism, Drug-related Dementia.

What are the symptoms of dementia?

2. What are the symptoms of dementia?

When should I suspect dementia?

You have trouble handling everyday tasks. This is because your executive function, the ability to solve something systematically as planned, declines.

Don’t you think the taste is a bit different? I know, right?

When should I suspect dementia?

Who is the baby?

Countryside Soft Tofu

Shown on TV

Tofu Stew Handmade Tofu

The most important symptom is decline in memory that affects everyday life. In particular, during the early stages, the most recent memories are affected first.

Grandma!

Mother䞲.

You show a decline in language function, have trouble remembering a person’s name, or struggle finding the appropriate word to use, having trouble with overall communication.

What was that? What was its name? That thing we open doors with䞲

Keys?

Yes! Where is the key?

It’s in your hands?!

What are the symptoms of dementia?

Your judgment declines, leading to awkward behavior, You sometimes experience mood changes. Especially or running into economic or legal hardship.

It’s midsummer!

You sometimes experience personality changes. Even those who used to be gentle may fail to control their impulses and easily get angry or show violent language and behavior.

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

right before a decline in cognitive function, you sometimes see clinical depression or symptoms like a feeling of grief or loss of enthusiasm.

Before you observe a serious loss of memory that is clearly a BPSD, it is important to get diagnosed and cured early on when the symptoms are more ambiguous and vague. Please visit the nearest clinic.

Ea rl y di agno si s an d ca re Lat e c ar e

3. Treating dementia

How do we treat dementia?

Treating dementia focuses on curing functions that are curable and maintaining the status quo for other functions. As different persons have

Treating dementia

How do we treat dementia?

Blood Test

The most important is an accurate diagnosis. In particular, it would be a great relief to be able to determine cases of Reversible dementia, which make up about 5~10% of all dementia cases. So when you go to a clinic, you go through various tests.

Neuropsychological Test

Radiological Test

In addition, the many aspects such as managing cognitive symptoms, maintaining physical health, suppressing BPSD, or controlling different problems, each treatment is individualistic. neurological symptoms, are all interconnected, which necessitates a holistic care plan.

It’s midsummer!

Why is there a deer here?

Pharmacotherapy uses drugs to enhance

Treating dementia

Treating BPSD or sleep disorders involves cognitive function and suppress BPSD. Cognitive antidepressants and antipsychotics. enhancing medication must be taken continually, A specialist’s counsel and prescription is and helps slow the decline of cognitive function. necessary, and you must consider the side Using a medication calendar is helpful for taking effects and interaction effects. the medication regularly.

Other treatments include training such as

Going to the hospital!

To better care for people with dementia, exercises to relieve dementia symptoms and their family must also fully understand the improve quality of life, cognitive simulations, process to receive necessary resources and or everyday training sessions. Leading an help at the appropriate time. Other family everyday life for as much as possible helps members must help so that the main caregiver delay the progression of dementia. does not bear all the burden.

Senior Citizen Center

Dementia is not an incurable disease. An early diagnosis and treatment can delay the progression and alleviate the severity of BPSD to improve quality of life.

Day Protection

4. Preventing dementia

Can we prevent dementia?

Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet with foods like fish, vegetables, fruits, or milk is another important factor for our physical and brain health.

Preventing dementia

Can we prevent dementia?

Senior Citizen Center

All activities that protect or stimulate our brains help prevent dementia. Regular exercise is the best way to stimulate brain functions.

You should participate in intellectual activities such as reading, writing, or watching movies and shows, or join social activities where you can meet and communicate with different people.

Alcohol and cigarettes are deadly to your brain. Cigarettes are particularly harmful as they drastically increase the risk of cerebrovascular diseases.

If you are suffering from chronic metabolic

Preventing dementia

Brain damage increases the risk of dementia. When you are doing aggressive exercises, riding a bicycle or scooter, or at a construction site, always wear protective headgear.

Safety First

Every year, visit your local health center diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, to get an early dementia screening. or hyperlipidemia, you should take good care If we can diagnose dementia early on and get checked up regularly. and take active measures to manage and care, we may improve your quality of life and lessen the burden of caregiving by prolonging your healthy state.

Psychiatry

Neurology

Internal Medicine

Visit your nearest Dementia Relief Center. Together we can discover various ways in which we can prevent and overcome dementia.

Ea rl ydia gn os is an d ca r e La te c ar e

What happened after we encountered dementia

It certainly seems like dementia. Do we need to get tested?

Oftentimes, people describe a variety of symptoms as “Dementia.” However, the diagnosis of dementia is not a simple problem.

the 1st episode It certainly seems like dementia. Do we need to get tested?

“Si䞲 Since when?”

“I think my father is starting to show signs of dementia, so I came here to get evaluated for senior care䞲”

Medical Clinic

“Since when did you notice this happening?” “I think it has been a week.” “Oh! Let’s get you tested quickly!”

When you visit a clinic, you undergo a variety of tests.

Various tests such as blood tests, radiological tests, or neuropsychological tests are conducted. Many wonder why we must conduct all of these tests.

“It’s a cerebral hemorrahage. Subdural hematoma. We need to treat it right now䞲”

*Causes of Reversible dementia: Pseudodementia from depression, Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Brain tumor or Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Infectious diseases, Endocrine diseases, Deficiency diseases, Alcoholism, Drug-related Dementia.

“Dad is behaving awkwardly. He’s losing his memory, speaking unclearly. I think he may be developing dementia䞲”

About 5~10% of dementia cases are known as “Reversible dementia”* cases, where we can determine the exact cause, address it, and cure dementia as well. Especially for the abrupt and acute changes, it is important that we discover the root cause promptly.

If we can cure as many as 1 out of 10 people, you can see that there is no reason not to test thoroughly.

“You were very lucky. The procedure has gone well.”

“Thank you so much.”

This is why you must be tested to establish medical history. Please visit a specialist or a specialized clinic to get an accurate medical diagnosis.

“Dad, it’s such a relief.”

“I fell off my bike a while ago. I thought I was fine䞲”

Operation room

“Really, really, thank you.”

Overcoming dementia starts from an accurate diagnosis.

It certainly seems like dementia. Do we need to get tested?

Moreover, through detailed cognitive function tests, we may check which areas are affected the most. And even though you may not have any issue in particular now, the tests help us greatly later as we may monitor the progression of the disease.

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

Psychiatry

Neurology

Internal Medicine

“Does this actually work?”

Our life abounds with various pieces of information that claim to promote a healthier life.

“Salt is a cure- all panacea! If you drink lots of water䞲”

They say there is a dementia prevention shot?

Many people worry that they, or their loved ones, might develop dementia.

the 2nd episode They say there is a dementia prevention shot?

“Huh? Wait, what was I looking for?”

Dementia Vaccination

12 shots!

Even though each person requires personalized care, unquestioningly trusting various “cures” can lead to harm.

“There are many therapeutic herbs in this mountain. We will see for ourselves today.”

“He’s suffering from heart failure. You shouldn’t be having that much salt and water.”

The mystical herb! Searching for 00!

“Will our father be fine?”

Intensive Care Unit

In particular, a medicine that some person Other than proven prescription medication such as cognitive enhancers, other drugs or claims to have invented or developed on injections supplement nutrients or provide his or her own is usually a scam. Proving a supplementary aid. There is no definitive drug’s medicinal value requires a lengthy preventive measure that completely prevents and costly series of clinical trials. dementia with only a few doses.

The creator of XX care! The 00 doctor is here in our neighborhood䞲

“What is it good for?”

Village Hall

“Does this actually work?”

“I don’t know, they say it’s famous.”

Dementia Vaccination

12 shots!

As most diseases are covered under the South Korean healthcare system, the deductibles are not that high for medically proven cures.

“Yes, we receive lots of governmental support.”

“Really, is this it?”

Preventing dementia is not something that you can earn easily. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by carefully treating pre-existing conditions, exercising, maintaining a healthy diet, and refraining from alcohol or smoking is extremely important.

Registration - Payment

They say there is a dementia prevention shot?

If someone suggests a costly measure boasting exceptional results, you must be suspicious.

World first, extracts from XX roots!

Pending FDA approval.

Dementia prevention Cheap!! with only 1 Million Won

Can you not tell which information is accurate? If something is too expensive, be suspicious. Put off making a big purchase and consult with a Dementia Relief Center or another specialized organization.

Cheers!

If we ask them, it often turns out that they drink much more and much more

“How much do you drink nowadays?”

Does excessive drinking cause dementia?

Have you ever had such an experience? Forgetting something from a specific time frame when you are drunk, also known as “blacking out,” is an unhealthy signal for your brain’s wellness.

the 3rd episode Does excessive drinking cause dementia?

“What did I just do?!”

Korean people tend to be tolerant of binge-drinking. Although it has become rarer due to COVID, get-togethers often involve alcohol.

Sometimes, elders have continued to drink throughout their lives unaware of the problems of alcoholism. With their snacks, or with their after work dinners, they enjoy a few drinks.

“Now that’s what I’m talking about!”

The toxicity of alcohol causes harm to the hippocampus or other parts of our often than we think. The healthy amount brain that are important for our memory. of alcohol that we typically recommend is a lot less than we usually think.

Whack!

“I’ve been cutting down. I only drink 3 bottles a day!”

Whack!

Gosh

Damage to the frontal lobe can cause personality changes or decline in the executive function, and can even lead to dementia at a young age.

Moreover, when you are drunk, the risk of falling or other accidents increases, which can lead to head injuries and accompanying brain damage, well-known causes of vascular dementia.

Stagger

Wobble

Stagger

Does excessive drinking cause dementia?

People who drink excessively to degrees that amount to alcoholism sometimes skip proper meals and drink alcohol instead. This can cause certain nutrient deficiencies such as Vitamin B or Folic Acid which may then lead to encephalopathy or dementia.

Do you binge drink habitually? Instead of alcohol, what about sharing a healthy meal and warm tea with your loved ones?

“Oh you’re answering better than I thought?”

However, the decline shows more ups and downs that depend on the time and situation.

I suddenly feel fine when I go get a checkup.

In order to get evaluated for the Elder Long-term Care Insurance, you need a medical note and visitation from the National Health Insurance Service.

the 4th episode I suddenly feel fine when I go get a checkup.

Some families worry that one might show stable cognitive functions only during visitations or during appointments.

“But he usually does worse䞲”

So, cognitive functions sometimes seem better than before, but sometimes seem much worse than before.

“Hello~ We are from the National Health Insurance Service~”

As Alzheimer’s disease shows a gradual progression, some think the cognitive function will also decline gradually.

The way down

Based on the Circadian rhythm, the cognitive function sometimes worsen in the evenings when bodily fatigue is at its peak. We call this “Sundown Syndrome.”

If you fully understand the ever-changing cognitive functions and emotional characteristics of people with dementia, you may handle these situations peacefully and composedly.

I suddenly feel fine when I go get a checkup.

You might also have trouble adapting to sudden changes in the environment.

Grumph!

Grumph!

When exposed to confusing situations, you can sometimes have “catastrophic reactions,” where you experience sudden agitation, leading to expressions of violent behavior or extreme emotions.

Oh, and you should not worry too much. The specialists carry out their tests and evaluations fully aware of these characteristics of dementia.

Neurocognitive Function Test, Blood Test, Electroencephalography, Medical History Screening, Radiological Test, etc.

“Cognitive function decline.” What does this mean?

the 5th episode “Cognitive function decline.” What does this mean?

What’s the phone number?

OK, let me write that down first.

When we think of “cognitive function,” we often think of our memory. Our memory is made up of a complex system. Based on the duration, we categorize our memory into either Short-term or Long-term memory.

It was great back But who is then䞲 that baby? Mother䞲

Grandma

“Explicit memory” is a memory of a fact or an Our attention consists of “sustained attention,” event. It is further classified into “semantic memory” which lets us remain attentive over a long period which pertains to knowledge and “episodic memory” of time, “selective attention,” which allows us to which pertains to an event. ignore irrelevant stimuli and focus on the necessary ones, and the ability to allot attention accordingly.

The language function is also a part of

Its counterpart is “Implicit memory” which allows us to subconsciously repeat actions or skills that are familiar without consciously remembering how to do so.

Visuospatial ability is needed for navigating, cognitive function. Autonomous expression, drawing, or solving a puzzle. With the loss speaking, comprehension, naming, writing of this ability, the risk of disappearance or and reading, or social speech may each be wandering increases so you must be wary. affected individually, and are all governed by different parts of the brain.

What is this?

That䞲 What was that䞲 For opening the door䞲

The executive function is the most complicated higher-order cognitive function. It relates to planning a series of tasks, carrying them out systematically, and adapting to varying situation. It also includes “abstraction,” “insight,” or “impulse control.”

Now that I started the rice cooker䞲 Let me stir fry this while the stew boils.

One may struggle to feel satiety due to declines in the appetite center

Why aren’t you preparing a meal? Grandma~ The food is way too salty~

Wide awake

or fall asleep due to changes in the circadian rhythm.

sense taste due to declines in the gustatory system

Wide awake

“Cognitive function decline.” What does this mean?

Dementia causes a gradual regression of the brain’s structure and function. So there are many more disturbances to functions of daily living other than these declines in cognitive functions.

There are studies showing that there is a relationship between slowing walking speed and dementia progression due to the loss of motor function.

If we test the various types of cognitive functions, we may discover other problems that the people with dementia themselves or their family were unaware of. Get it thoroughly checked with an early checkup.

They are saying weird things.

the 6th episode They are saying weird things.

As my mother gradually lost her memory to dementia, she suddenly stopped letting me lay hands on her stuff. She got extremely antsy that thieves are stealing her stuff. There was no way of talking her out of it.

You’re here to steal?!

Mother䞲

My old man was diagnosed with Lewy Body My grandmother has trouble falling asleep at night and keeps trying to go outside. It’s Dementia, and I think she is hallucinating impossible to stay next to her all day long, because she keeps saying weird things. She and I’m worried that one day she will slip out already staggers when she walks. I’m worried and get lost. that she might fall down if she hallucinates Especially in the winter. while walking.

What?

Glimmering䞲

Glimmering䞲

A deer?

As dementia progresses, more than 90% personality changes,violent behavior, of people with dementia experience psychiatric symptoms like hallucination or various BPSD including delusion, change of diet, meaningless repetition of actions, or wandering.

Rustle䞲

Rustle䞲

Psychological and behavioral symptoms greatly affect the quality of lives of people with dementia and increase the caregiving burden for their family. They sometimes cause economic hardship or family disputes.

I have to get to work䞲

But at the terminal stages of dementia, we sometimes see these BPSD become less severe. That is because even the functions of the brain that cause these problems dwindle. So, even though caregiving may be burdensome, the very fact that you are still seeing these symptoms means that there is still time left.

affective disorder

Do not hesitate and go see a specialist.

They are saying weird things.

At the onset, affective disorders such as depression, anxiety, or apathy tend to be the major issues. As dementia progresses, the behavioral symptoms tend to cause more problems.

Cognitive function

behavioral disorder

With appropriate care, a fostering environment, an early diagnosis, and pharmacotherapy, we may expect better results. We often see many people regret not getting treated earlier.

We are suddenly seeing signs of dementia.

If there is a sudden change in cognitive function, there is a high risk of cerebrovascular diseases like a stroke or of delirium caused by other physical conditions. We must administer urgent care.

Dementia and Delirium

the 7th episode We are suddenly seeing signs of dementia. (Dementia and Delirium)

Delirium is when the brain’s function abruptly declines due to physical disorders or use of drugs and is otherwise known as brain dysfunction. Unlike dementia, delirium causes disturbances to consciousness and makes people act differently.

Hospital

Emergency Room

Wandering

Back and forth

Sometimes we see the family of persons with dementia come visit us for consultation, saying that they are suddenly seeing signs of dementia in one of their family members, or that the dementia symptoms have abruptly gotten much worse.

Fidget

Fidget

Due to the decline in physical functions or Those who already have dementia are even more immune system, the otherwise noticeable susceptible to delirium. Because the brain’s symptoms of pneumonia or urinary tract

function has already declined a lot, they tend infections may go unnoticed, which can cause to suffer more cognitive loss from physical delays in diagnosis.

Fracture, Operation

Low Blood Sugar

Electrolyte imbalance

disorders, and often see a worse prognosis.

Endobronchitis, Sputum Issues, Cough reflex issues

Cognitive decline Progression of Dementia

Abrupt deterioration

Pneumonia

Immune system issues, Urinary Tract Loss of fever

Infection

Recovery

Dementia + Delirium

To recover from delirium, it is important that we cure the physical disorder that is causing it in the first place. In order to temporarily manage BPSD or sleeplessness, we sometimes prescribe drugs as well.

Even when there is no particular symptom, you should get regularly checked up so as to treat your underlying conditions and manage your health.

Huh? What is that penny-pincher up to?

We are suddenly seeing signs of dementia.

We often say that it is dangerous when a person changes abruptly. The same is true for an elder’s health. We must be wary of abrupt changes to their health.

“What are you doing this weekend? I will treat you to a meal!”

It is also important to take good care of your hygiene and nutrition. The affectionate care from loved ones within a familiar and comfortable environment also greatly helps in recovering from delirium. During these exhausting summer days, take good care and stay healthy.

Is dementia hereditary?

My grandmother has been diagnosed and is being treated for dementia.

the 8th episode Is dementia hereditary?

I am worried that dementia is hereditary and that I might develop dementia one day.

Diseases develop due to complex mechanisms Some people are disease free despite drinking including environmental and personal factors. and smoking cigarettes lifelong while other people Dementia is the same.

Heredity, Disposition

suffer from major diseases even at young ages.

Environment, Habits

Let’s first take a biopsy䞲

I don’t smoke or drink䞲 What will happen?

It is known that there is an increased risk Sometimes, environmental factors affect family of Alzheimer’s disease for possessors of a characteristics, which makes it look like family certain genotype. Especially for Early-onset members have similar health statuses. Just like a dementia, it is said that familial medical family that shares a diet tends history has an even greater effect. to be obese together.

Those characteristics increase the risks of conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, which are both risk factors for Vascular dementia

Early onset

Hereditary or dispositional characteristics are out of human control. But we may manage the environmental factors to decrease the risk of developing diseases. There is nothing surefire in medicine.

Only what I can reach䞲

It is impossible to completely prevent a disease. Our goal is to decrease the risk of disease, not eliminate it.

Getting checked up regularly in order to discover risk factors and diagnose diseases early on is common sense.

I’m feeling some heartburn lately

Heredity, Disposition

Environment, Habits

Hut two~!

You should get an endoscopy. Your blood pressure is a bit high too?

Is dementia hereditary?

You should already know, but the best way of doing so is maintaining a balanced diet and exercising to lead a healthy life.

If you have a person with dementia in the family, you should manage the risk factors that are controllable. It is much better for your mental health even.

If I take antidepressants for too long, can it cause dementia?

Come visit us often~

As you become old, you experience a sense of loss a lot.

the 9th episode If I take antidepressants for too long, can it cause dementia?

Your children who have lived with you start You attend social activities less and your moving out. You retire from a job that you physical health dwindles, which all lead to had held for a long time.

increased senses of depression.

Congratulations on your Retirement!

Thank you all for the memories䞲

If depression gets worse, it comes with a We call that state “Pseudodementia.” As its decline in cognitive function. As your brain name suggests, it is a fake dementia. Unlike function falls, your concentration and

actual dementia, which comes with a gradual memory diminishes, which sometimes seems decline, pseudodementia is sometimes as something dementia-like.

miraculously cured when depression is well-treated.

I m pr ovementreafterca Gradual decline

Due to stigma against depression and antidepressants, many people do not get appropriate treatment.

Can I take these for that long?

It is true that antidepressants are used over lengthy periods in order to prevent relapse, but they do not directly cause dementia.

Even worse, because of the stigma about antidepressants, sometimes people spend large sums of money on other unverified treatments.

It is incredibly sad that people are more afraid of the drug than the disease.

hospital

World first, extracts from XX roots!

Pending FDA approval.

Dementia prevention Cheap!! with only 1 Million Won

Village Hall

Dementia Vaccination

12 shots!

If I take antidepressants for too long, can it cause dementia?

Rather, if you do not treat depression at the right time, it could lead to a decline in brain function or sleeplessness, which actually do increase risks of dementia and various physical conditions.

The sense of depression is a common BPSD of early stages of dementia, so it is extremely important to differentiate it from clinical depression. Visit a nearby clinic or institution to get appropriate help.

It is getting harder and harder to give care.

As dementia progresses, caregiving becomes more of a problem. For family members that have their own life to lead, it is impossible to stay at home everyday.

the 10th episode It is getting harder and harder to give care.

Father䞲

Where are you going?

Senior citizens living alone go through even For those cases, the Elder Long-term Care Insurance can be of help. If you register for more struggles. As it is hard to take care of Elder Long-term Care Insurance, an employee themselves, they sometimes expose themselves from the National Health Insurance Service to danger or feud with their neighbors. will make a visit to evaluate the daily living activity, cognitive function, and BPSD.

When are you going to clean all that mess?!

They then visit a medical institution with a The regularly held committee consists of Request for Medical Opinion and get issued members from various areas to make a Elder Long-term Care Medical Opinion Form, decisions. which they then submit to the National Health Insurance Service.

*Some medical institutions submit the form electronically.

Based on the judgment rating, some may receive

It is getting harder and harder to give care.

If it is difficult to receive care within their help such as home visitations to aid physical activities home, some may be admitted to nursing homes. or household activities such as bathing or nursing. They may also visit an Adult Daycare Center or receive welfare medical devices.

Also, depending on the local government, some may receive help through daily necessities or meal kits.

Rice

Social Welfare

Caring for a person with dementia is sometimes an unbearable burden for one family alone. With the care of an entire family along with support from social welfare, it may not be too hard to overcome dementia.

the 11th episode Understanding the Brain Structure and Dementia 1

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

Our brain consists of closely interrelated parts. So although each part is not entirely distinct from another, it still governs different functions.

frontal

temporal

Dementia is a brain disorder. So, if we can understand the brain’s structure and function, the process of its decline, and the causes of BPSD, it will be easier to understand the progression of the disease.

约约

隐隐

嗯？ 怎么会有狍子？

The brainstem is in charge of necessary life-saving functions such as breathing, digesting, or maintaining the body temperature. The cerebellum is in charge of maintaining our balance and controlling our muscles. The largest part is the cerebrum, which is further divided into the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.

parietal

occipital lobes

Cerebellum

Brainstem

Understanding the Brain Structure and Dementia 

The occipital lobe is in charge of our sight. The cortex of the temporal lobe is in charge It is in charge of registering and understanding of the language function. If this area is the information delivered from our retina. So, damaged, one may struggle to even though your eyes may be intact, you lose understand or communicate your sight when there is an issue with this part. words.

The medial temporal lobe is closely connected to our memory. In Alzheimer’s disease cases, we may observe the functional decline and shrinkage

through radiological tests of a structure within this lobe called the “Hippocampus.”

(although minimal at first).

We may observe similar losses of language functions or cognitive declines from cases of cerebral infarct or hemorrhages that affect the temporal lobes. Symptoms that suddenly appear require urgent care.

blood clots

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Infarction Cerebral

Due to these changes, we experience trouble with registering memories. This leads to the loss of the most recent memories, which is the most representative symptom of the early stages of dementia.

the 12th episode Understanding the Brain Structure and Dementia 2

If your sense of space deteriorates, you have trouble wearing clothes properly, wear them inside out, or sometimes put your arms and legs in the wrong spots.

Center for Dementia of Gangwon State

The parietal lobe is in charge of handling spatio- temporal information. If the function of the parietal lobe declines, you can get lost or struggle to tell the time even when you are looking at a clock.

The frontal lobe is what makes a person behave human-like. It is located at the front part of your head, and is in charge of planning and executing, coordinating those two.

If you have troubles with your executive

Understanding the Brain Structure and Dementia 

To explain in terms of a car, the frontal lobe function, you have difficulties with carrying is like an engine that powers the car and the out everyday tasks as planned in order and steering wheel that fine-tunes the process of systematically processing and predicting results.

Now that I started the rice cooker䞲 Let me stir fry this while the stew boils.

handling tasks. At the early stages of dementia, the loss of enthusiasm sometimes looks like depression.

The most important function of the frontal Caring for people with dementia is a hard task. lobe is the control function, like brakes in a car. If you have issues with this function, you struggle controlling your impulses and experience changes in personalities.

Unaware of the actual nature of the symptoms, some reproach these people.

Understanding the brain is understanding dementia. Before fearing the changes in a person with dementia, if you try to understand that the changes come from declining brain functions and prepare accordingly, overcoming dementia will become easier.

Living with Dementia

People with dementia should be respected.

People with dementia should be respected. It encourages dementia patients and supports them to utilize residual functions.

Although they will be able to do fewer and fewer things on their own, you must still respect that the elderly have stories and memories worth many years. You must not treat them like children. You should remind them that they are loved by their family and that they still have a place within the family.

It encourages dementia patients and supports them to utilize residual functions.

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Some say dementia is a disorder that turns people into children again. It can seem especially so due to the decline in cognitive function and regression in functions of daily living. However, you must not forget that people with dementia are still human beings with personalities.

It is important to restore the lost functions of each person with dementia. But it is also important to try to maintain the remaining functions and keep them intact. You have to be thankful that there are functions still remaining intact. It helps a lot to let the person with dementia repeat basic household chores or go somewhere nearby so that they may maintain a lifestyle that is familiar to them.

You need a long- term plan.

It’s midsummer!

The family needs to take good care of themselves.

You need a long-term plan. The family needs to take good care of themselves.

When caring for people with dementia, it is rather hard to get checked up for minor physical conditions due to lack of time or emotional bandwidth. Sometimes, this leads to missing the window of appropriate care for otherwise easily curable conditions.

Caring for people with dementia requires a healthy mind and great stamina. If you get fully immersed in caregiving while neglecting your own health, both yourself and the person with dementia may face unfortunate situations.

As dementia progresses, patients go through a variety of different problems. But thankfully, the problems expected down the road are somewhat predictable. Based on the severity at the time of diagnosis, it is recommended that you plan beforehand what problems may surface and how you would handle them as they arise.

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All family members should take care of a person with dementia. You should prepare for and try to prevent sudden incidents or accidents.

All family members should take care of a person with dementia.

Symptoms seen in people with dementia may vary widely depending on the environment or physical and psychological conditions. Sometimes, long During vacations or outings, it is safer to plan a and tiring vacations or outings to places with a visit to some place familiar and comfortable. heavy crowd can cause unexpected anxiety. If you must go to someplace far away, you must prepare for unexpected accidents.

You should prepare for and try to prevent sudden incidents or accidents.

Oftentimes, there is a main caregiver that is solely in charge of caring for a person with dementia. Bearing the burden of caregiving alone for a long time is extremely onerous and inefficient.

Although it may be difficult to provide immediate care like the main caregiver, it is still important to aid the main caregiver in various ways, including economically.

Make use of the Public Guardianship program to safely handle the wealth of a person with dementia! Preventing the disappearance of persons with dementia.

Preventing the disappearance of persons with dementia.

Make use of the Public Guardianship program to safely handle the wealth of a person with dementia!

Registration: Family Court or Local District Court Inquiries: Family Court or Local District Court Free Legal Counsel Office, Korea Legal Aid Corporation (☎ 132) Dementia Consultation Call Center (1899-9988) and Dementia Relief Center

As the weather gets colder, the disappearance of a person with dementia can lead to more perilous results. In order to prevent such unfortunate circumstances beforehand, you have various methods available to you. Please contact your nearest Dementia Relief Center or the Dementia Consultation Call Center(1899-9988).

Attaching Identification Tags

The person the family is looking for

Please contact me

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Even though the person with dementia may experience declining communication, we offer help through a guardian so that he or she may freely exercise their rights as the subject of their nursing and medical rights.

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