Cure For Dementia
Health Encyclopedia: Dementia
Dementia is a loss of brain function. It is not a single disease. Instead, dementia refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communicating problems. The problems are progressive, which means they slowly get worse.
Alternative Names
Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The two majorcauses of degenerative (non-reversible) dementia are Alzheimer's disease and v...
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Expert & Community Posts
Study Shows B Vitamin Deficiencies Contribute to Memory Disorder
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...always looking for ways that we can help prevent dementia and other health problems through... Read more »
How Does Lewy Body Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertLewy body dementia (DLB) is increasingly being seen as one of the most common forms of dementia.... Read more »
How Does HIV/AIDS Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertInfection used to be the main cause of dementia. Treatment for infections and inflammation of the... Read more »
How Does Huntington's Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...Huntington's Chorea, is an inherited progressive form of dementia. The disease, first... Read more »
New York Prison for Prisoners with Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health ExpertThis AP news story reports on a new dementia-oriented prison unit serving men, mostly in their... Read more »
Health Guide
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 dementia. Dementia is a general term used to describe a gradual... Read more »About The Alzheimer's Association
...advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Associations nationwide... Read more »Alzheimer's Warning Signs and Symptoms
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common form of... Read more »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 »Medications
...Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »
...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »
...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »
...this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »
...Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »
Related News
High Blood Pressure and Dementia
September 11, 2008(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 »
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... 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 »
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 »
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