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What is Dementia?

What is Dementia?

by | Mar 18, 2024

Understanding Dementia: Symptoms, Types, and Management

Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a general term used to describe a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is a syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of memory, reasoning, judgment, language, and other cognitive abilities. Dementia can affect a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks independently and can have a profound impact on their quality of life.

There are many different types of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia (a combination of two or more types).

The exact cause of dementia depends on the specific type, but in many cases, it is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage can be the result of various factors, including neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular disorders, traumatic brain injury, infections, and other medical conditions.

Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the type and stage of the disease, but common signs may include:

Memory loss, particularly short-term memory
Difficulty finding words or communicating
Challenges with problem-solving and planning
Confusion and disorientation, especially regarding time and place
Changes in mood or behavior
Difficulty with tasks that require coordination or motor skills
While there is currently no cure for most types of dementia, early diagnosis and appropriate management can help improve symptoms and quality of life. Treatment may involve medications to manage symptoms, lifestyle interventions, such as regular exercise and cognitive stimulation, and support services for both individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

It’s important to note that dementia is not a normal part of aging, although the risk of developing dementia does increase with age. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of dementia, it’s important to consult with a Doctor for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate management. Early detection and intervention can make a significant difference in the progression of the disease and overall quality of life.

Our Values

Values are an integral part of our foundation. With every decision, we ensure that we follow:

Integrity

Integrity is the living up to legal, moral and ethical principles in the conduct of HI-Eisai Pharmaceutical Inc. business. It means that each employee embodies the value of integrity, and therefore represents the company in honesty and rectitude in all the ways they do their work.

It is expected that each employee would make decisions guided by good judgement, not just for one‘s self, but for HI-Eisai as the company. An employee who acts with integrity ensures that he has understanding of the principles by which the company operates, and in situations where he lacks clarity, will actively seek guidance.

Respect

The company is committed to ensure that it maintains a safe, inclusive, and healthy working environment that promotes productivity among employees. All employees are expected to show respect to fellow employees, customers, and patients, regardless of differences in gender, culture, backgrounds, and beliefs. Leaders in the organization are likewise expected to promote inclusivity with their teams, and shall not tolerate any discriminatory and offensive actions.

Accountability

Accountability at work means assuming responsibility for the business outcome and how that is achieved. It means that every employee, in whichever position, are equally responsible for the decisions and actions they make for the company. It is likewise, the responsibility of each employee to report, any knowledge of misconduct or potential violation to the company‘s rules and regulations.

Patient-Centric

At the heart of the company‘s operation are the patients. This means that every decision to be made, considers the potential impact and benefit to the patients. As such, the company commits itself in ensuring that business objectives align with its principle of human health care or hhc. The programs created and implemented are based on how well they could contribute to improving patients‘ lives.

For field-based employees, being patient-centric means that the focus of engagements with customers are on understanding patient needs as well as providing these stakeholders with comprehensive information on how HI-Eisai‘s products can support their patients goals.

For each employee, being patient-centric means taking on their responsibilities with care and consideration on how it impacts the patients experience, be it by making relevant information readily available for the doctors; or by ensuring access and availability to the medicines we offer.

Excellence

As a patient-centric company, we define Excellence by the outstanding quality of our work to improve patients‘ lives. Each employee is expected to consistently demonstrate work ethics that align to our values, policies, and our desire to provide above standard service. The company is committed in ensuring that all actions are in compliance with legal requirements.

Being excellent means that every employee passionately strives to be better and participates in the company‘s initiatives to develop their members in terms of knowledge, skills, and behavior, which will support a continuously improving, responsible and performance-driven workforce.

Our Vision

To be a successful and sustainable business in the Philippines by driving innovation and providing solutions to address unmet healthcare needs fueled by high-performing employees who deliver meaningful value and experience to patients and their families.

Our Mission

We give first thought to patients and their families, and to increasing the benefits health care provides.

Unit 2, 22nd Floor, Tower 6789, 6789 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

+63 28887 5160