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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Validation Therapy In Dementia Care

Blood-pressure medications may keep dementia away

October 02, 2008
A study in the journal Stroke has found that hypertension medications may help prevent the onset of dementia in the elderly. Researchers followed 848 men and found that for each year of treatment with a blood-pressure drug, a patient's risk of dementia decreases by 3 percent. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How Does HIV/AIDS Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Infection used to be the main cause of dementia. Treatment for infections and inflammation of the... Read more »

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How Does Lewy Body Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Lewy body dementia (DLB) is increasingly being seen as one of the most common forms of dementia.... Read more »

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How Does Vascular Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and is... Read more »

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Is It Dementia or Depression?
By David Roeltgen, MD , Health Expert

...complaints of memory trouble is the distinction between dementia and depression. Before I... Read more »

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How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

A number of medical conditions can cause dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to... Read more »

Health Guide

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 Association’s nationwide... 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 dementiaDementia is a general term used to describe a gradual... Read more »
Distinguishing the Difference Between Dementia and Depression
Overview of the problemIt may seem obvious that depression and dementia are different disorders, but in the elderly distinguishing between these two conditions can be quite difficult and physicians... Read more »
Alzheimers -- Defining Alzheimers
Alzheimer's Defined | Causes and Risks | Symptoms and Diagnosis | Treatment and Research | FAQs Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's memory, thinking, and reasoning... Read more »

Medications

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...Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »

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...this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for... Read more »

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...Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »

Related News

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 »

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 »

MRI Helps Diagnose Dementia
July 20, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire). -- Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a framework for the diagnosis of three common neurodegenerative disorders --... 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 »

Shedding Pounds May Signal Dementia
June 04, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most of us are happy to drop a few extra pounds, but research suggests losing weight in old age may mean more than just looser... Read summary »