Dealing With Dementia
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Vascular dementia is just one form of dementia, along with Alzheimer’s, Early Onset, and others. This particular form of dementia is different that the rest in that it is not age-related and its progression is slower. In many ways, if I could choose a form of dementia to get, it would be vascular dementia. In my case, I didn’t have to choose; I developed vascular dementia after a series of mini strokes over a two year period. It’s now been about two…maybe almost three…yea...
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Expert & Community Posts
Am I Crazy or What?
By Leah , Health Expert...used to be a very private person. So, I guess this dementia has brought about some very real... Read more »
Learning About Early Onset Dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert...report very clearly shows that people in mid-life are dealing with dementia as a patient... Read more »
A Chance Encounter
By Leah , Health Expert...your mother." I asked her softly if her mother had dementia. She whispered back that she did. I... 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 »
How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertA number of medical conditions can cause dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to... 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 »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 »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 »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 »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
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 »
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 »
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 »
Study: High Cholesterol Increases Dementia Risk
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elevated cholesterol levels in midlife ? even levels considered only borderline ? significantly increase the risk of... Read summary »
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