Dementia Prevention
Health Encyclopedia: Dementia
Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia
Prevention
Most causes of dementia are not preventable. The risk of vascular dementia, which is caused by a series of small strokes, can be reduced by quitting smoking and controlling high blood pressure and diabetes. Eating a low-fat diet and exercising regularly may also reduce the risk of vascular dementia. Vascular dementia may also play a role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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Expert & Community Posts
How Does Vascular Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertVascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and is... Read more »
New Study Highlights Dementia Risks for the Well-Educated
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...the quicker you'll lose your memory when you do get dementia. The American Academy of Neurology... Read more »
Activities for People With Dementia
By AFA Social Services Team , Health Expert...loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, it is equally important for the... Read more »
More Education Means A Lesser Chance of Getting Alzheimer's, Dementia
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...finish high school are at a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease compared... 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
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 »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 »Dementia due to metabolic causes
...metabolic causes. 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 dementia. Dementia is a general term used to describe a gradual... 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
Gingko Biloba: No Impact on Dementia
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been touted as a memory booster, but a new study revealed it does not affect patients with dementia or... Read summary »
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Alzheimer?s
June 09, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A common heart condition may be putting people at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers from Intermountain Medical... Read summary »
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
August 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... 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 »
Ibuprofen may Reduce Dementia Risk
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The drugs you take for aches and pains could help prevent dementia in the future. A new study finds a link between long-term... Read summary »
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