Agitation causes untold misery for people with dementia, and their caregivers. A new study by researchers from the England and Norway has found that simple painkillers can significant improve relieve agitated behavior. Here at HealthCentral.com we have shared information about the extent to which pain in elders affects the way they behave. People who are unable to express their feelings and who are confused have to be carefully assessed in relation to their discomfort and possible pain.
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An active religious life, say a number of researchers, results in greater satisfaction with life. Religious belief often holds a greater... Read more »
Accepting that a loved one has any type of dementia can be difficult. When someone we care about develops frontotemporal dementia, also... Read more »
I'm demented, but I am NOT crazy. I have lost some of my inhibitions, though... First case in point: I had to open the gate on my upper... Read more »
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This "news" is actually several weeks old, but it's interesting and you may find it helpful, so better late than never. Here's one of... Read more »
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Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; MCI TreatmentFor information on how to take care of a... Read more »
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Dementia is a permanent decline in cognitive function and memory from a previous level of function.Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss... Read more »
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Prevention Most of the causes of dementia cannot be prevented. Good personal health habits and medical care, however, can prevent some types of... Read more »
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PreventionTreating the metabolic disorder may reduce the risk of developing this type of dementia.ReferencesDeKosky ST, Kaufer DI, Hamilton RL, Wolk... Read more »
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MID; Dementia - vascular; Dementia - poststrokePreventionControl conditions that increase the risk of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)... Read more »
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