News & Events  Struggling with changes in brain function: A
difficult journey  Mickie Toutant, O.T.  “Where did I put my
keys?” “Why did I come into this room?”  What is dementia?
Changes in brain function, also known as dementia, can come in
all shapes and sizes and is caused by many variables. Dementia
is different than age-related memory loss! Age-related changes
do not affect how a person functions and only the memory is
affected. However, dementia is progressive (gets worse) and day-
to-day function is affected. Even with cues or prompts the
person may not be able to understand or identify information.
It is crucial for family members to realize the difference and
not let dementia go untreated. Early intervention can have a
positive impact, however, once dementia is considered moderate,
it is difficult to treat.  Dementia is a disorder that is
characterized by loss of memory and at least one of the
following:   · Difficulty with speaking, using words incorrectly
and not understanding what an object is u