Treatments Of Dementia
Is It Dementia or Depression?
One of the most common distinctions that physicians make in seeing patients with complaints of memory trouble is the distinction between dementia and depression. Before I continue, I would once again like to distinguish between the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia is a brain problem that includes impairment of memory and one or more other cognitive (thinking and reasoning) abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common, but not the only, late life cause of dementia. It...
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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 »Dementia due to metabolic causes
...metabolic causes. 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 »
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