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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Articles On Dementia

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NFL's 88 Plan: Must-Read Article on football and dementia

By Dorian Martin Health Expert
Here's a must-read article on dementia in former professional football players.

In today's New York Times: Wives United by Husbands' Post-N.F.L. Trauma
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Expert & Community Posts

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How Does Lewy Body Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Lewy body dementia (DLB) is increasingly being seen as one of the most common forms of dementia.... Read more »

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New York Prison for Prisoners with Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

This AP news story reports on a new dementia-oriented prison unit serving men, mostly in their... Read more »

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How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...cognitive problems and in certain conditions may cause dementia. Let's look at what role... Read more »

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More Reactions to the New York Times Story on Voter's Rights for Those with Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...has touched a nerve. Should states allow those with dementia to vote or is this a right that the... Read more »

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Dementia Not Consistently Considered as Cause of Death
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...death as organic brain disease, which basically means dementia. They each had dementia, though... Read more »

Health Guide

Reversible Dementias
In my previous article I discussed five types of dementias which can occur during the elder years. In this article, I will look at certain conditions that can cause dementia-like symptoms in the... Read more »
Preventing Dementia
Research is beginning to reveal that it may indeed be possible to prevent dementia. A brief search of the internet uncovered numerous articles focusing on different ways of possibly preventing it.... Read more »
Types of Dementia
Overview  When most people think of dementia they immediately think of Alzheimer’s Disease, but this is not the only form of dementiaDementia is a general term used to describe a gradual... Read more »
Distinguishing the Difference Between Dementia and Depression
Overview of the problemIt may seem obvious that depression and dementia are different disorders, but in the elderly distinguishing between these two conditions can be quite difficult and physicians... Read more »

Medications

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...Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »

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...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »

Related News

High Blood Pressure and Dementia
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know lowering blood pressure can help prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke, but now they have... Read summary »

Dementia Isn't Just for the Well Off
August 06, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) It's easy to presume Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia hit people in developed countries harder than those in the... Read summary »

Social Ties Prevent Alzheimer's
February 09, 2007

By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Meeting a friend for coffee or attending a social event could... Read summary »

New Testing May Help Predict Dementia
August 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new twist on traditional testing may help better predict and diagnose dementia. A new report from the Albert Einstein College... Read summary »

Short Limbs Linked to Dementia
May 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds an interesting link between limb length and dementia. The research reveals people with shorter arms and legs... Read summary »