Macintosh Village Dementia Care
Health Encyclopedia: Alzheimer
- Alzheimer
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Diagnosis
A definitive test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even in patients showing signs of dementia, has not yet been developed. A number of expert groups have developed criteria to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and rule out other disorders.A diagnosis often involves answering questions about the patient:
- Do psychologic tests indicate dementia?
- Does the patient have deficits in two or more areas of mental functi...
Expert & Community Posts
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 »
NFL's 88 Plan: Must-Read Article on football and dementia
By Dorian Martin , Health ExpertHere's a must-read article on dementia in former professional football players.In today's New York... Read more »
How Does Alzheimer's Differ from Other Types of Dementia?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...A number of medical conditions can cause or result in dementia. Some are reversible while... 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 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 »
Health Guide
Functional Incontinence
...can lead to function incontinence include:Parkinson's disease.Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Mental confusion may prevent both recognition of the need to void and locating a... Read more »Alzheimer's Disease: References
...McCormick WC, Teri L, Crane P, et al. Exercise is associated with reduced risk for incident dementia among persons 65 years of age and older. Ann Intern Med.... Read more »Anemia: Symptoms
...tingling, depression, memory loss, and irritability), and folate deficiency may result in depression and dementia (in severe cases).Symptoms of Pernicious Anemia. Early neurologic symptoms of... Read more »References
Abbott, RD, White, LR, G. Ross, W, et al. Walking and Dementia in Physically Capable Elderly Men. JAMA. 2004;292:1447-1453Calton BA, Lacey JV Jr, Schatzkin A, Schairer C, Colbert LH, Albanes D,... Read more »Parkinson's Disease: References
...Kleiner-Fisman G, Anderson K, et al. Practice Parameter: evaluation and treatment of depression, psychosis, and dementia in Parkinson disease (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality... 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 »
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 »
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 »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on OurAlzheimer's.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
