Rehabilitation of Communication Functions in People with Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Abstract

The term "dementia" refers to any condition in which a variety of different brain functions, such as memory, thinking, perception, language, planning and personality, gradually deteriorate over time. Dementia is not considered a natural part of ageing, as it is normal for people to become increasingly forgetful over time without necessarily having dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. The term is used to describe many brain disorders and medical conditions. This study focuses on different types of dementia, explaining the nature of this cognitive disorder, cognitive and communication impairments in people with dementia, the role of caregivers, and important therapeutic approaches to managing dementia.