What Is Dementia vs Normal Aging?

Dementia is a set of symptoms. It is not the disease itself.

As we grow older, things do slow down, including our cognitive abilities. So, taking a second or two longer to remember a person’s name or to calculate a sum is normal. There comes a point where the decline is more than normal and that is called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Once cognition issues progress to the point where they are getting in the way of one performing everyday activities of daily living, then the decline is labeled Dementia.

Local Dementia Support in Tampa Bay

If you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is normal aging or something more serious, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

At Griswold Care Pairing for Tampa & Pasco, we help families connect with experienced caregivers who provide compassionate, non-medical care tailored to each individual’s needs.

We proudly serve families throughout Tampa, Carrollwood, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, and surrounding areas in Hillsborough and Pasco County.

👉 Learn more about our Dementia Care Services Learn More About Dementia Care at Dementia Resources in Tampa & Pasco County. Visit our Dementia Resource Guide at https://www.griswoldcare.com/tampa/blog/dementia-resources-in-tampa-pasco-county/
📞 Or call 813-896-2422 to speak with our team today