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Christine Kennard

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How Does Vascular Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?

Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and is responsible for up to 25% of all dementias. VaD, previously known as multi infarct dementia, like Alzheimer's, is caused by brain damage. The crucial difference is that in VaD the damage is due to strokes. Between 500,000 and 700,000 Americans have a stroke... Read moreChevron
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How Does Lewy Body Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?

Lewy body dementia (DLB) is increasingly being seen as one of the most common forms of dementia. Like vascular dementia, it is believed to be the second most common type after Alzheimer's.   In this type of dementia the cause of the brain damage is different to Alzheimer's and abnormal protein deposits (intracytoplasmic proteins)... Read moreChevron
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Screening for Alzheimer's Disease: Some Ethical Issues

A number of well known bodies, including the Alzheimer's Association and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), feel there should be screening for Alzheimer's disease. Early detection assists financial and service planning as well as provision on a governmental and personal level. Screening is generally thought of as a good thing but it is... Read moreChevron
Jacqueline Marcell

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Top Ten Dementia Eldercare Recommendations

When people hear about what I went through during the year of caring for my elderly parents, they often ask what I would do differently if I had to relive the experience with the knowledge I have now. I sigh and say, "Ohhh, if only I could! I'd know exactly what to do to help my parents much sooner and I would be able to save so much time, money,... Read moreChevron

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