Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be somewhat of a mystery to people. Given this reality, there are a number of myths that have generated over the years. These myths can obscure the understanding of dementia as well as the issues that family and friends may face who suffer from diseases of this realm. Let's take a look at a few of the most common myths and the truth behind them.

1. Myths of Dementia

2. Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be somewhat of a
mystery to people. Given this reality, there are a number of
myths that have generated over the years. These myths can
obscure the understanding of dementia as well as the issues
that family and friends may face who suffer from diseases of
this realm. Let's take a look at a few of the most common myths
and the truth behind them.

3. MYTH1: DementiaNaturally Comes With Age
Although its true that dementia tends to affect all older individuals, it does
not necessarily occur in everyone. Only approximately five percent of the
population older than 65 have dementia and there are millions of people
that are well into their 80s and beyond without any memory deterioration.

4. MYTH 2: Dementia is Directly Linkedto AluminumExposure
This myth became popular years ago when it was believed that using
aluminum pots to cook with and cans to drink from caused dementia.
Many thought that the aluminum was exposed to dialysis patients,
ultimately creating this medical condition. This is completely false.

5. MYTH 3: Red Wine Safeguards You FromDementia
While one drink or less per night may be beneficial, there is very little
evidence that shows low-level drinking can protect you from dementia.
The chemical found in red wine, resveratrol, can be good for your health,
but to reap the benefits you would have to drink approximately twenty
bottles each night.

6. MYTH 4: Dementia is Hereditary
Some forms of dementia do have genetic components, but it doesn't
guarantee that you will get it if your aunt had it. With many inherited
diseases, you can control how dementia plays a role in your life. Through
keeping yourself healthy through exercise and eating properly, your risk
level goes down.

7. MYTH 5: Dementia Impairs an Individual's Abilityto UnderstandSurroundings
A little bit of brain anatomy here - communication and awareness are two
separate areas. Just because an individual with dementia isn't
communicating, it does not mean that they do not understand what is
going on around them. Even though they may be limited in their
communication, they can still understand their surroundings.

8. MYTH 6: The Herbal Supplement Gingko Biloba PreventsDementia
There are many supplements and herbs that claim to prevent memory
loss and conditions related to dementia. While an overall increase in
health may be a beneficial component, gingko biloba showed no effect on
memory in a multitude of studies.

9. MYTH 7: Concussions and HeadInjuries Cause Dementia
There has been much debate over this topic and whether head injuries
are related to dementia. While concussions do have significant
implications, other medical conditions tend to arise from this injury and
there has been no direct correlation between the two.

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