DEMENTIA SUPPORT AND CARE IN PORTSMOUTH, OHIO

Dementia can gradually affect memory, communication, mood, and the ability to manage daily tasks, often leaving individuals and families feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn.

At Amazing Grace Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, we provide supportive care for those experiencing early signs of memory loss, confusion, or changes in judgment and behavior. Because we are also an addiction treatment center, we understand how substances, especially alcohol, sedatives, and certain prescription medications, can worsen cognitive symptoms or mimic early dementia. When confusion, forgetfulness, or personality changes continue even during sobriety, or begin to interfere with independence and safety, it may indicate a dementia-related condition. With compassionate guidance and tailored care, we help patients and families navigate these challenges with dignity and support.

When Memory Loss and Confusion Begin Affecting Daily Life

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Recognizing Cognitive Disorders like Dementia and Understanding When to Seek Evaluation

Dementia symptoms can overlap with depression, anxiety, trauma, medication effects, and substance-related changes. Difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, irritability, or disorientation may appear in several conditions, not only cognitive disorders. At Amazing Grace Center, we help patients and families understand what is driving these symptoms and determine whether they stem from dementia, a mental health condition, substance use, or a combination. With a clear diagnosis and the right care plan, we support individuals in maintaining function, safety, and the highest possible quality of life. Learn about other cognitive disorders including Alzheimers below.

  • Noticeable memory issues beyond normal aging, but not severe enough to interfere with daily life. Some individuals with MCI remain stable, while others may progress to dementia.

  • A broad term for significant memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with thinking or decision-making. It affects daily life and can have multiple causes.

  • The most common type of dementia, causing progressive memory decline, difficulty recognizing people or places, and impaired reasoning.

  • Conditions like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia also impact memory, behavior, and cognitive function.