Ep: 633 | Dementia | The Disease That Makes You Forget! | Dr. Umesh Bogati | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

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What is dementia, and how can we tell the difference between normal forgetfulness and a serious memory problem? Dr. Umesh Bogati, a Geriatrician, Social Worker, and Doctor at Bir Hospital, explains dementia, its early signs, memory loss, progression, risk factors, treatment, and the challenges families face while caring for someone living with dementia. The conversation explores dementia vs normal aging and forgetfulness, which parts of memory are affected first, whether dementia patients realize they have the condition, and how dementia progresses over time. Dr. Bogati also discusses the relationship between age and dementia, childhood dementia, lifestyle and dementia risk, and whether exercise can positively impact brain health. The episode also looks at supplements for dementia, the treatment process, and what families should do after a dementia diagnosis. How independent should a person with dementia remain? Should family members repeatedly make them recognize people they've forgotten? How should the home environment change as the condition progresses? The discussion also highlights empathy, awareness, family support, and maintaining a good lifestyle while living with dementia. A practical conversation for anyone wanting to better understand dementia symptoms, Alzheimer's and dementia, memory loss, dementia care, risk factors, and how families can support their loved ones.

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