New research from Washington University in St. Louis has resulted in an interesting story, published on ScienceDaily.com, titled "Dementia Diagnosis Brings Relief, Not Depression."
Is there anyone who has been affected by a loved one with dementia that has not thought to him or herself, "Would I want to know if I had Alzheimer's?" While there are still as many answers to that question as there are people, it appears that if we actually do suspect we may be showing signs of dementia, we -...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a "diagnosis of exclusion". This means that when all other possible causes of the symptoms have been... Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's may bring about feelings of relief, rather than depression, a new study suggests. Researchers say that doctors often fear... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read more »
Laboratory tests: Tests of blood, urine, or spinal fluid can help the doctor find other possible diseases causing symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's... Read more »
Establish a Medical Support Network Because Alzheimer's will impact a patient's health in many ways, it is important to establish a medical "team" as soon as possible. Most patients with Alzheimer's will benefit from a relationship with: ...
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