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Childhood dementia is very often diagnosed late, misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. [9] A correct diagnosis happens, on average, 2 years or more after symptoms become apparent. Additionally, children affected by childhood dementia are often misdiagnosed with: Autism [16] [9] [17] Developmental or intellectual delay [16] [9] ADHD [9] Others [9]
The following is a list of terms used in relation to age with negative connotations. Many age-negative terms intersect with ableism, or are derogatory toward people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Age-negative terms are used about young people as well as older people.
Pages in category "People with dementia" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Jay Black;
Dementia gets worse with time, but some people stay in the early stages of dementia longer and can remain independent for many years. However, others experience rapid dementia progression and will ...
Almost a year later, in February 2023, his family shared that his condition had progressed and that he had been diagnosed with FTD, the most common type of dementia for people under the age of 60.
Worldwide the cost of dementia in 2015 was put at US$818 billion. People with dementia are often physically or chemically restrained to a greater degree than necessary, raising issues of human rights. [2] [280] Social stigma is commonly perceived by those with the condition, and also by their caregivers. [101]
Research has shown that maintaining a robust social network can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 26%, compared to people with fewer social connections. Read more stories from TODAY’s ...
Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. [2] Language can influence individuals' perception of disabled people and disability. [3]